Iran begins dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran has commenced a multi-day funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike earlier this year. Large crowds gathered in Tehran to mourn, signaling potential political implications for the regime's stability.
Why it matters
The death of a high-ranking leader during an active conflict creates significant uncertainty for regional security and international negotiations.
Iran began a dayslong funeral on Saturday (July 4, 2026) for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86.
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