Iran: Anti-US anger dominates Khamenei funeral ceremonies
Summary
Millions of people in Iran participated in six days of funeral ceremonies for the country’s former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes in February. During the events, mourners chanted slogans against the US and Israel, while fresh US strikes increased tensions and Iran’s new supreme leader stayed out of public view.Key Facts
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's former Supreme Leader, was killed in US-Israeli strikes in late February 2026.
- Iran held six days of funeral ceremonies with millions attending.
- Mourners expressed strong anti-US and anti-Israel feelings during the events.
- New US strikes took place as the ceremonies were concluding.
- Iran’s new supreme leader did not appear publicly during the mourning period.
- The situation has raised concerns about rising tensions between Iran and the US.
- The article references other recent related events, such as US strikes near Iranian sites and discussions of military and political changes in Iran.
- Iranian leaders suggest that neither Iran nor the US wants full-scale war but both want to maintain strength.
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