Funeral Ceremony in Tehran
Large crowds loyal to the Islamic Republic have gathered in Tehran to attend the funeral ceremony of Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes at the onset of the war.
Notably absent from the funeral was his second son and successor, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. However, Ali Khamenei's other three sons—Masoud, Mostafa, and Meysam—were present at the service held in the capital on Sunday.
Funeral Events and Burial Plans
According to Iranian state media, the funeral ceremonies will extend over six days and take place across multiple locations in Iran and neighboring Iraq. The late ayatollah is scheduled to be buried in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday.
Media Restrictions
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran under the condition that none of her material is used by the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions are reportedly applied to all international media organizations operating within Iran.
Additional Information
: Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral
