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Huge crowds mourn Khamenei as Trump vows calm during funeral
Al Jazeera··5 Jul
Huge crowds gathered in Tehran on July 4 for dayslong funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli strike on February 28. His casket was displayed at the Grand Mosalla as mourners beat their chests in heatwave conditions. Donald Trump said neither side would shoot during proceedings. Officials expect further briefings as reviews continue this week.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Hormuz shipping shifts and Lebanon strikes still affect fuel costs and Indian diaspora travel routes even during funeral truce pledges.
- Trump said neither side would shoot during ceremonies, but Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Gaza continued on July 4.
- Pakistan and Turkey delegations at Tehran ceremonies link South Asian diplomacy to Middle East stability.
What's Happening
- Iran began dayslong funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 4 after his February 28 killing.
- Authorities displayed his casket at the Grand Mosalla as mourners chanted revenge slogans despite a heatwave.
- Trump told Axios neither side would shoot during proceedings and hinted Netanyahu may visit the White House next week.
Funeral Under Fire
- Six days of ceremonies are planned, with officials expecting 15 to 20 million participants in Tehran alone.
- Successor Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly since being named supreme leader a week after the strike.
- Windward reported four ships altered course in Hormuz on July 4 as Iran disputes southern routing through Oman.
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