Mass grief in Iran at Khamenei funeral after US, Israel war killing
Summary
Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader killed in the US-Israeli war on Iran, with mass funeral processions taking place amid political tensions and plans for extensive ceremonies.
Key Points
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, was killed in the initial US-Israeli war attacks on Iran.
- Mass funeral processions for Khamenei and his family are ongoing in Tehran and other key religious cities.
- The funeral occurs during a ceasefire and a tentative peace deal involving economic benefits for Iran.
- Thousands were killed in the war, including high-ranking officials, with Iran retaliating against US bases and allies.
