Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
Huge crowds filled Tehran streets for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday. Tens of thousands gathered to pay their respects as his flag-draped coffin traveled a 10km route through the capital. Mourners displayed banners calling for vengeance against the U.S. and Israel, amid tensions following recent escalating violence in the region.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 12:07 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 12:30 UTC
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