Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Summary
Iran has started a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died after an airstrike at the beginning of a war. His body is displayed in Tehran, and many mourners are gathering to pay their respects.Key Facts
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, was killed by an Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026.
- Khamenei was 86 years old at the time of his death.
- Funeral ceremonies are taking place at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, the capital of Iran.
- The streets of Tehran were cleared of vehicles to allow mourners to reach the funeral site.
- Mourners are participating in traditional Shiite funeral customs, like rhythmic chest beating.
- The memorial includes a stage modeled after one at Khamenei’s former compound, which was destroyed in the airstrike.
- Officials expect millions of people to attend, similar to the funeral of the former Supreme Leader Khomeini in 1989.
- The funeral events may strengthen Iran’s government as it negotiates with the United States about ending the war.
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