Middle East crisis live: Funeral procession for supreme leader Ali Khamenei begins in Iran
Summary
Millions of people in Tehran, Iran, are taking part in a multi-day funeral procession for the former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who died in an airstrike linked to the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is now the new supreme leader but has not appeared publicly during the ceremonies.Key Facts
- Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former supreme leader, was killed in February during a US and Israel airstrike.
- His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, became supreme leader in March but has not been publicly seen due to security reasons.
- The funeral procession is lasting six days and covering five cities, with millions attending.
- The procession includes the coffins of Khamenei and family members who died in the same strike.
- Streets and airspace in Tehran have been closed due to national mourning.
- The funeral will end at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Khamenei’s birthplace.
- Calls for revenge against the US and Israel have been made during mourning events.
- Israel’s defense minister warned that Iranian leaders who threaten Israel could face similar consequences.
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