Millions of mourners flooded the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The crowd, estimated in the millions, moved from Revolution Square to Azadi Square, surrounding trucks carrying the caskets of Khamenei and relatives killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on 28 February.
Public Procession Follows Two-Day Funeral
The public procession followed a two-day funeral ceremony for the supreme leader and members of his family held at the Grand Mosalla mosque in Tehran. The event drew massive participation from across the country, reflecting the deep impact of Khamenei’s death on the nation.
Airstrikes and Aftermath
The airstrikes, attributed to the US and Israel, targeted multiple locations in Iran, resulting in the deaths of Khamenei and several of his relatives. The attack has escalated tensions in the region, with Iran vowing retaliation. The funeral has become a focal point for public mourning and political statements.
According to state media, the funeral procession was one of the largest in Iran’s history, with participants chanting anti-US and anti-Israel slogans. The event underscores the volatile situation in the Middle East following the assassination.
