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Millions are expected in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February in a US-Israeli airstrike. The multi-day event includes calls for revenge against the US, while Israeli officials warn Iran's new leaders could face the same fate.
Funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have begun in Tehran and Najaf, with week-long ceremonies planned across Iran and Iraq before his burial in Mashhad. Khamenei was killed in late February in joint US-Israeli strikes, and his son Mojtaba has succeeded him.
Huge crowds lined the streets of Tehran as funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moved through the capital, with millions attending funeral prayers. Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes in February, and a week of ceremonies is underway amid restrictions on international media.
The funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on Monday, with authorities preparing for massive crowds. State media reported that mourners gathered in Imam Hussein Square, and an effigy of President Trump was hanged. The event is seen as a display of strength by the regime, with attention on succession as his son Mojtaba has not appeared publicly.
Millions of mourners filled Tehran's streets for the funeral procession of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike. The ceremonies, steeped in political messaging, come amid internal fractures and a regional war on hold. Attention remains on his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since taking power.
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Iran prepares for the funeral procession of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with massive crowds expected in Tehran. International leaders pay tribute, while Israel monitors the event and regional tensions persist.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials attended funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei remained absent. The week-long funeral has paused US-Iran talks, which President Trump said may be 'over' after recent strikes.
Iran's week-long funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continue, with crowds gathering in Tehran and processions planned across Shia holy cities. The events are marked by heavy symbolism and official messaging, while concerns over security and succession loom.
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