Iran begins days-long funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran has initiated a series of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the late supreme leader. Large crowds are expected to participate in the mourning events. (sources: cbc, france24, aljazeera, ft)
Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an air strike. The ceremonies are set to last several days.
- The funeral ceremonies for Khamenei began on Saturday and are expected to last for several days.
- Mourners expressed sorrow and called for revenge against Israel and the United States during the ceremonies.
- Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries have paid their respects to Khamenei.
Why it matters
The funeral marks a significant moment in Iran's political landscape following the death of its supreme leader.
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