Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral

Large crowds have converged on Tehran as days of public mourning ceremonies begin for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The casket of the slain leader was displayed to the public, drawing thousands of mourners to the streets.

Khamenei was killed at the onset of coordinated U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Details of his death remain unclear, but the event has triggered widespread grief and condemnation.

The state funeral is taking place under heightened security, with throngs of people paying their respects in the capital.