Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Khamenei funeral
Large crowds have gathered in Tehran on the first day of the funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran. According to the BBC, his body will lie in state in Tehran until Monday before travelling across Iran and Iraq.
Large crowds have gathered in the capital Tehran on the first day of the funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran. According to the BBC, the ceremony is part of a wide-ranging programme set to span several days across the country.
According to the BBC, Khamenei's body will lie in state at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran until Monday. The funeral procession is then due to travel to various cities across Iran and neighbouring Iraq. Authorities have made extensive preparations for security and organisation.
Khamenei held Iran's most senior political and religious office for many years. The funeral process is being watched closely for what it signals about the country's political transition and regional dynamics. Observers will follow the official programme to be announced in the coming days.
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