Watch: Lyse Doucet in Tehran as huge funeral for Iran's former supreme leader takes place
Massive crowds have gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent airstrikes. The event is being described as a highly charged political moment for the Islamic Republic.
Why it matters
The death of a supreme leader during an active conflict marks a critical juncture for regional stability and Iranian domestic politics.
Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment' Close Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic Republic have gathered in Tehran for the first day of funeral ceremonies for the country's former supreme leader.
The report provides factual coverage of a major geopolitical event without inflammatory language.
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