Iran has officially begun funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, with millions of mourners expected to take part in a series of events across the country.
The ceremonies started in Tehran, where thousands gathered at the Grand Mosalla Mosque to pay their final respects. Khamenei’s coffin, draped in the Iranian national flag, was placed on public display as mourners chanted religious slogans, prayed, and expressed grief.
Iranian authorities have announced that the funeral events will continue for six days, with processions and memorial services scheduled in Tehran, Qom, and other significant religious cities before Khamenei is laid to rest in his hometown of Mashhad.
The state expects millions of people to participate in the ceremonies, describing them as one of the largest public gatherings in the country’s history. Senior Iranian officials, military commanders, religious leaders, and foreign dignitaries from allied nations have attended the opening events to honor the late leader.
The funeral comes months after Khamenei was killed during the Iran-Israel conflict, marking the end of his decades-long leadership of the Islamic Republic. The ceremonies are also being presented by Iranian authorities as a symbol of national unity, resilience, and defiance amid ongoing regional tensions.
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