Funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Underway
Tehran is holding the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US airstrikes in February. Delegations from 40 countries, including China, India and Russia, are attending, while Iran has warned the US and Israel against any attack during the ceremonies.
The funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is taking place in Tehran. Khamenei was killed in February 2026 when the United States launched airstrikes that sparked a full-scale war between the two nations.
Representatives from 40 countries, including China, India and Russia, have arrived in Tehran for the funeral. The ceremonial events will continue until July 9, and thousands of Shia Muslims from abroad are expected to gather in the capital.
Iran has issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel, stating that any attack on Iran during the funeral would have serious consequences.
