The coffin of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was moved to the Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran ahead of his funeral, with delegations from several countries arriving to pay respects, according to Iranian channels.
The coffin of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been moved to the Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, as international delegations begin arriving to pay respects. The development follows earlier reports of the coffin being moved from its temporary location. As The Zioneer reported at 12:40, the coffin was moved to the mosque ahead of the funeral. At 12:46, a statue of Khamenei's clenched fist was erected in Revolution Square. At 12:59, Army Commander Gen. Amir Khatami vowed revenge with 'even greater determination.' The arrival of foreign dignitaries, first reported at 13:17, includes delegations from Armenia, Pakistan, Qatar, Iraq, China, and others. The funeral is expected to draw large crowds and international attention, with Iran's leadership signaling continuity and resolve.
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