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Millions march in Tehran as Khamenei funeral procession begins: burial set for Thursday
Thousands mourn as Iran begins six-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei
Thousands mourn as Iran begins six-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei
Thousands of mourners filled the streets of Tehran on Saturday as Iran began six days of state funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike at the start of the war on February 28. The body of the 86-year-old cleric lay in state in the Grand Mosalla prayer complex, where crowds of up to 20 million are expected to pay their respects before his burial in Mashhad on July 9.
The ceremonies began with the national anthem, Quran recitations, and religious eulogies, with Khamenei’s coffin displayed in a glass case for public viewing. Foreign dignitaries, including Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, attended the state ceremony alongside Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev and Iraqi President Nizar Amidi. Special flights were added to meet demand, and authorities opened more than 5,000 schools nationwide to accommodate pilgrims.
Mourners, many dressed in black and waving flags, chanted slogans such as “Death to America” and “Death to Israel,” with some holding banners calling for the assassination of US President Donald Trump. “We have come to pay our final respects and stand together during this difficult moment for our country,” one mourner told state television. The bodies of several family members, including Khamenei’s three-year-old granddaughter, were also honored alongside him.
Iranian authorities have framed the turnout as a “referendum” for the Islamic Republic, with Qom Friday prayer leader Ayatollah Mohammad Saidi declaring, “The large public turnout at the funeral procession of the martyred leader and the other martyrs will, in effect, be another referendum for the Islamic Republic.” Security was tightened across Tehran, with armed police patrolling streets and a 1.5-kilometer perimeter around the Grand Mosalla.
The funeral schedule includes public farewell ceremonies in Tehran through Monday, followed by processions in Qom on July 7, Iraq on July 8, and the final burial in Mashhad on July 9. Analysts note the timing—coinciding with the 250th anniversary of US Independence Day and the first 10 days of Muharram—is laden with symbolism, framing Khamenei’s death within a Shia narrative of martyrdom.
A key question remains the absence of Khamenei’s son and successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since his appointment in March. Iranian media cited security concerns, with reports suggesting Israel could target him. “The enemies of Iran should avoid a miscalculation or else face harsh retaliation,” warned Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.
The funeral ceremonies are intended to project national unity and continuity amid ongoing tensions with the US and Israel, despite a fragile truce. Iran and the US are set to resume peace talks on July 11, but the mood in Tehran is one of defiance. “We must rise up and, God willing, avenge our leader’s blood,” said student Hamidreza Shabani.
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observador · 10 days ago
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financial times · 10 days ago
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aljazeera · 10 days ago
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