Millions are expected to flood Tehran’s streets for the funeral procession of Iran’s late supreme leader, even as Israeli military operations persist in Gaza and Lebanon.
Iran’s capital is preparing for an outpouring of public grief as the funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gets underway. Authorities anticipate millions of mourners will converge on Tehran’s thoroughfares to pay their respects, marking one of the largest state funerals in the Islamic Republic’s history.
The ceremony unfolds against a backdrop of escalating regional tensions. Israeli forces continue their military campaigns in both Gaza and Lebanon, raising concerns about potential spillover even as Iran enters a period of formal mourning and leadership transition.
State media has described the event as a historic moment of national unity, with officials deploying extensive security and logistical arrangements to manage the expected crowds. The procession route spans several key landmarks across the capital, culminating in a burial ceremony at a designated site.
Regional leaders and foreign dignitaries are also expected to attend, underscoring the geopolitical significance of the transition. Iran’s Assembly of Experts has already convened to begin the process of selecting Khamenei’s successor, a decision that will shape the country’s domestic and foreign policy trajectory for years to come.
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