Crowds gather as six-day funeral for former Iranian supreme leader begins
Summary
A six-day funeral has started in Tehran for the former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike in February. Thousands of mourners gathered at the Grand Mosalla mosque, expressing grief and political messages of resistance.Key Facts
- The funeral for Ali Khamenei began at the Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran.
- Khamenei was killed in a US and Israeli airstrike in February during a war.
- Thousands of people, some traveling long distances, attended the event early in the morning.
- The large-scale funeral is planned to last six days and may attract up to 30 million attendees.
- Khamenei’s body will also be taken through important Shia cities in Iraq, including Karbala and Najaf.
- The event includes mourning rituals, speeches, and items showing support for resistance against Western countries.
- The new supreme leader, Khamenei’s son Mojtaba, has not made public appearances since being chosen.
- Journalists were advised against speaking with mourners, but many willingly shared their views comparing Khamenei to President Trump.
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