Funeral procession for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei under way in Tehran

Published 6 July 2026 · world

A funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is underway in the capital. Tens of thousands of people are lining the streets

A funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is underway in the capital. Tens of thousands of people are lining the streets as the coffin is transported through Tehran.

The procession follows two days of mourning and prayers at Tehran's Grand Mosallah Mosque. It's part of six days of funeral ceremonies that will end with Khamenei's burial in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday.

Al Jazeera's Resul Serdar is following the funeral in Tehran. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App

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