Funeral ceremonies began in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei months after he was killed in an airstrike, with authorities placing his casket at the Grand Mosalla for public viewing. Mourners gathered in large numbers chanting slogans and paying tribute.
Iran on Saturday began a dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after he was killed in an airstrike at the start of the war. He was 86.
Authorities placed Khamenei’s casket inside a glass case at the Grand Mosalla religious complex in Tehran, allowing mourners to pay their respects. Hundreds of supporters of the Islamic Republic had gathered outside the venue on Friday evening ahead of its opening to the public on Saturday morning.
Emotional scenes at Grand Mosalla
Many mourners broke down in tears as they viewed the casket. Some chanted, “Our word is one! Revenge! Revenge!”, while others carried banners and flags in tribute to the late Supreme Leader. Billboards carrying Khamenei's image were displayed across the Iranian capital, and crowds of men rhythmically beat their chests, a traditional practice during Shiite funeral ceremonies.
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