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Crowds Fill Tehran as Khamenei Funeral Begins

Large crowds gathered in Tehran on the first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, with his body lying in state at the Grand Mosalla.
War & Geopolitics · July 4, 2026 · 1 hour ago · 2 min read · AI Summary · BBC News
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Large crowds gathered in Tehran on the first day of Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral, marking the start of national mourning.

The deceased leader’s body will lie in state at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla until Monday before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

Key Facts

  • Large crowds gathered in Tehran on the first day of the Khamenei funeral.
  • The body will lie in state at the Grand Mosalla until Monday.
  • After Monday, the body will travel across Iran and Iraq.

What happens next?

Following the period of lying in state, officials plan to move the body on a circuit that includes locations in both Iran and Iraq. The itinerary has not been detailed.

Who is affected?

Citizens in Tehran and other cities are expected to participate in mourning activities as the body moves through the region.

What We Know — and What We Don’t

Verified by the source:

  • Large crowds gathered in Tehran on the first day of the funeral.
  • The body lies in state at the Grand Mosalla until Monday.
  • The body will travel across Iran and Iraq after Monday.

Still unconfirmed:

  • Exact timetable for the travel across Iran and Iraq.
  • Specific locations that will be visited.
  • Public statements from officials about the proceedings.

The gathering reflects the significance of the leader’s death for the nation and signals upcoming public ceremonies across the region.

Watch for announcements on the travel itinerary and any official comments regarding the mourning schedule.

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