Middle EastPublished: 6 July 2026 at 11:37

Thousands Gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral Procession

Tens of thousands of Iranians have gathered in Tehran to view the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed four months ago at the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks.

Massive crowds have assembled in Tehran for the funeral procession of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the former supreme leader of Iran. His casket is being displayed before tens of thousands of mourners. Khamenei was killed four months ago, at the onset of U.S.-Israeli military strikes. Public opinion on his legacy remains deeply divided: some revere him, while others condemn him. The funeral marks a pivotal moment for a nation under high tension.

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