'His resilience, his words, his character': Mourners grieve late supreme leader Khamenei
Summary
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Tehran to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the late supreme leader of Iran, who led the country for 37 years before he was killed in US-Israeli air strikes in February 2026. The large turnout was seen as a sign of strong public support despite ongoing conflict in the region.Key Facts
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led Iran for 37 years as its supreme leader.
- He was killed in US-Israeli air strikes at his home in Tehran in February 2026.
- His death sparked a war causing thousands of deaths across the region.
- The funeral procession in Tehran drew hundreds of thousands of mourners.
- Attendees, including people who traveled from other cities, expressed admiration for Khamenei’s resilience and leadership.
- The Iranian government aimed to show strength by organizing a large public turnout amidst ongoing attacks.
- Some critics had previously questioned Khamenei’s popular support.
- Supporters used the funeral crowd as evidence of his continued popularity and the government's resilience.
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