Six-Day Funeral Begins for Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Mass funeral processions for Ali Khamenei, the former Iranian supreme leader, commenced this week in Tehran, with thousands of mourners gathering at the Grand Mosalla mosque. Khamenei's 37-year reign concluded in February following an airstrike initiated by the United States and Israel. Up to an estimated 30 million people are expected to attend the delayed funeral events. The initial gathering saw mourners waiting through the night to gain access to the mosque grounds. The scale of the funeral events underscores the significant impact of Khamenei's leadership and his death amidst a period of international conflict.