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Khamenei funeral procession begins journey through Tehran
BBC News··6 Jul
The funeral procession for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began its journey through Tehran on July 6, with thousands gathering in the capital. Khamenei ruled Iran over 35 years before being killed in US-Israeli air strikes in February. His funeral began Friday and spans seven days across Iran and Iraq. Burial is scheduled for Thursday in Mashhad.
Prism
What It Means For You
- US-Iran peace talks are paused during funeral events.
- Global oil and security markets watch Iran's leadership transition.
- Mass gatherings pose crowd safety risks in Tehran streets.
What's Happening
- Khamenei's funeral procession began through Tehran on July 6.
- Thousands gathered waving flags and holding pictures of the late ayatollah.
- Burial scheduled Thursday in Mashhad after stops in Qom and Iraq.
Geopolitical Context
- Khamenei was killed in February US-Israeli air strikes.
- Son Mojtaba succeeded him but remains publicly absent.
- A fragile ceasefire holds while permanent peace talks continue.
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