Thousands Join Multi-Day Funeral Procession for Iran’s Late Supreme Leader in Tehran

Thousands of mourners filled the streets of Tehran as Iran began a multi-day state funeral procession for its late Supreme Leader, drawing large crowds from across the country to pay their final respects. The ceremonies, held under tight security, are expected to continue for several days before concluding with the leader's burial in Mashhad, his birthplace.

The funeral procession began after two days of public mourning at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, where mourners gathered for prayers and tributes. Coffins draped in the Iranian flag were carried through the capital as people waved national flags, recited prayers, and chanted slogans during the procession. Government officials, senior military commanders, and religious leaders attended the ceremonies alongside thousands of ordinary citizens.

Authorities implemented extensive security measures and traffic restrictions throughout Tehran to manage the large crowds and ensure the procession moved safely through the city. Officials expect millions of people to participate in funeral events taking place across several cities during the national mourning period.

The funeral is one of the largest public gatherings in Iran in recent years and comes at a sensitive time for the country following months of regional tensions. Officials have described the ceremonies as both a religious observance and a moment of national unity, while mourners gathered to honor the late leader's decades-long role in shaping Iran's political and religious landscape.

The procession through Tehran marks the beginning of a broader series of memorial events scheduled across Iran before the final burial ceremony. Authorities continue to monitor security throughout the mourning period as large crowds are expected to attend events in multiple cities over the coming days.