Iran holds state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Iran has begun a six-day state funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with large crowds participating despite challenging weather conditions. The funeral is expected to attract millions of mourners. (sources: aljazeera, thehill, middleeasteye, nytimes, theguardian)
The second day of funeral processions for Ali Khamenei saw significant public attendance. The new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not yet appeared at the ceremonies.
- The funeral processions for Ali Khamenei began on Friday and will last for six days.
- Large crowds are participating in the ceremonies despite a heatwave.
- Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen at the funeral events.
Why it matters
The funeral reflects the public's response to the leadership transition in Iran and the significance of Khamenei's legacy.
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