QtrendsIran mourns Khamenei in massive funeral procession
Thousands of Iranians have gathered in Tehran for the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in the war. The multi-day funeral procession will span several cities, drawing world leaders and massive crowds of mourners. Khamenei ruled Iran with an iron fist for decades and was a central figure in confronting the United States. Al Jazeera has mapped the funeral route and reported on which international leaders are attending.
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Iranians gathered on the streets of Tehran ahead of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeralReuters
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Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
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