Huge crowds of mourners join a funeral procession for Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Massive crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent strikes. While the regime uses the event to project strength and continuity, some citizens have expressed dissent regarding the cost and nature of the mourning.
Why it matters
The death of a supreme leader and the subsequent public reaction signal a period of significant political instability and potential transition for Iran.
ISTANBUL — Huge crowds of people joined the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader as it made its way through the capital, Tehran, on Monday.
The article balances the regime's narrative of resilience with the perspective of dissenting citizens and expert analysis.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in