Funeral ceremonies begin for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Thousands of mourners have gathered in the Iranian capital to participate in funeral proceedings for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
By Europa Express6 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CETUpdated 6 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Funeral ceremonies begin for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Strategic Context: Thousands of mourners have gathered in the Iranian capital to participate in funeral proceedings for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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According to Euronews, funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei commenced in Tehran on 6 July 2026. Thousands of mourners lined the streets as his coffin was transported through the city. The event marks the beginning of official proceedings to honour the leader following his passing.