Mourners pay respects as Iran’s slain leader Ali Khamenei lies in state
Iran has begun a seven-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an air strike during the US-Israel war on Iran earlier this year. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has succeeded him as the new supreme leader.
Why it matters
The death of a long-standing leader during an active conflict marks a major geopolitical shift in the Middle East with significant implications for regional stability.
Iran begins seven-day state funeral for late ayatollah as more than 100 foreign delegations arrive under a tense ceasefire.
The report provides a factual account of the funeral proceedings and the political succession, citing international attendance.
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