TEHRAN — Massive crowds gathered across the Iranian capital on Sunday as mourners joined the state funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Thousands lined major streets leading to Tehran’s Grand Mosalla, where official funeral ceremonies were held under tight security. Senior Iranian officials, military commanders, religious figures, and foreign delegations attended the procession alongside large numbers of citizens. The event, broadcast live across national and international media, marked one of the largest public gatherings in Iran in recent years. Analysts said the funeral carried not only religious significance but also major political and geopolitical symbolism, as regional leaders and international observers closely watched Tehran’s next steps following the end of Khamenei’s leadership.
Millions of people flock to the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a sea of mourning in Tehran
