Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Summary
Millions of people took part in the funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an attack. The large public gathering showed national unity, despite recent protests and violence in the country. Iranian leaders and officials highlighted the event as a sign of strength and resistance against external pressure.Key Facts
- The funeral procession took place in Tehran, moving from Revolution Square to Azadi Square.
- Ali Khamenei was killed in a bombing attributed to Israel in February.
- Mourners wore black and carried Iranian flags and pictures of Khamenei.
- The event lasted 10-12 hours and involved a huge crowd using public transport like the metro.
- Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, was named the new supreme leader but did not attend the funeral publicly due to safety concerns.
- Iran’s president praised the crowd’s peaceful behavior during the funeral.
- More than 300 foreign journalists were given visas to cover the event.
- Iranian officials rejected claims by President Trump that the public grief was fake, saying the mourning was genuine.
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