Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
Summary
Large crowds gathered in Tehran to honor the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the first day of his funeral ceremonies. The six-day event is expected to draw millions of people across Iran and Iraq as Khamenei’s body lies in state before burial in Mashhad.Key Facts
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former supreme leader, was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes in February.
- His funeral ceremonies are taking place over six days, starting in Tehran and continuing in other cities including Qom, Najaf, and Mashhad.
- Authorities expect 15 to 20 million people to attend the funeral events in Iran and Iraq.
- Khamenei’s body lies in the Grand Mosalla mosque in Tehran for three days alongside family members killed in the strikes.
- The burial will take place at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, a major religious pilgrimage site.
- Mourners chanted slogans against the US and vowed to seek revenge for Khamenei’s death.
- President Donald Trump acknowledged the funeral and commented on peace talks between the US and Iran.
- Khamenei was succeeded by his son, Mojtaba, who has not appeared publicly since taking leadership.
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