Huge crowd joins funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei
Summary
The funeral procession for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is taking place in Tehran with large crowds attending. Khamenei was killed in an airstrike on February 28, and Iran’s leaders have vowed to seek justice and revenge. Funeral events will continue in several cities before his burial in Mashhad.Key Facts
- Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader for nearly 37 years, was killed in an airstrike on February 28.
- His body laid in state for two days in Tehran before starting a 12-hour funeral procession with large crowds.
- Funeral events will also be held in the cities of Qom, Najaf, and Karbala before burial in Mashhad.
- Mourners showed anger towards US and Israeli leaders during the ceremonies.
- Khamenei’s close family members, killed alongside him, were also honored.
- Iran’s authorities emphasize national unity and resilience during a ceasefire with the US.
- Iran’s military leaders promised to seek justice for Khamenei’s killing.
- Khamenei had supported groups opposed to the US and Israel in the Middle East, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
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