Iran begins six-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei

Iran begins six-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 07/04/2026 - 14:39 Millions are expected to attend funeral ceremonies in Tehran as world leaders arrive, and attention turns to the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei Mourners gather at the Grand Mosalla to pay their final respects to Iran's assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on 4 July 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off Massive crowds of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Saturday as the country began six days of funer