In pictures | Iran pays last respects to slain leader Ali Khamenei
Iran has begun a six-day funeral procession for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with international dignitaries attending the ceremonies in Tehran. The body will be moved through several cities before burial in Mashhad.
Why it matters
The death of a long-standing supreme leader and the subsequent transition of power are critical geopolitical events with significant implications for regional stability.
T he people of Iran on Friday (July 3, 2026) gathered to pay their final respects to the country’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, with officials and international dignitaries converging on Tehran, where his body is lying in state.
The article provides a factual account of funeral proceedings and diplomatic attendance.
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