Iran on Saturday began a days-long funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 86-year-old was killed in an air strike at the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran. Mourners wept when authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei’s body at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
State TV reports thousands are attending the funeral ceremonies
State television reported that the funeral ceremonies for Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, have drawn thousands and are intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic’s foes.
Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran
Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic’s foes.
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The body of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei arrived at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex on Friday.
Iran’s new IRGC chief emerged from hiding to pay his respects to the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Tehran prepared for the days-long funeral ceremonies.
Several hundred people were already waiting on Friday evening outside the venue for the funeral of Iran’s slain supreme leader.
