Crowds Gather in Tehran for Funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have commenced in Tehran. The events are expected to last several days. (sources: dw, nbcnews, aljazeera)
Large crowds attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike. The ceremonies aim to demonstrate the strength of the Islamic Republic.
- The funeral ceremonies for Khamenei began in Tehran and are part of a multi-day event.
- Khamenei was killed in an airstrike during a US-Israeli campaign against Iran.
- World leaders have expressed their condolences and paid tribute during the ceremonies.
Why it matters
The funeral reflects the political climate in Iran and the response from international leaders.
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