Mourning and wailing are being reported at the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iran, according to reports. The specific location or details of the mourners have not been disclosed.
Reports of widespread mourning and wailing are now emerging from the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as ceremonies continue into Friday evening. The latest accounts describe a scene of intense public grief, adding to the emotional displays seen earlier in the week. The specific setting—whether in Tehran, Qom, or another location—has not yet been confirmed.
Throughout Tuesday [Tue Jun 30, 12:46 Jerusalem], The Zioneer reported on the funeral's progression, beginning with the confirmation of senior officials from over 30 countries. The list of attendees was subsequently expanded to include leaders from Russia, Pakistan, Turkey, and later delegations from Armenia, Pakistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Hezbollah, and the Taliban. By Tuesday afternoon, reports noted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and IRGC Major General Hossein Rezaei weeping at the ceremony.
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