According to reports from the scene, tens of thousands of mourners are attending the funeral event of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The turnout is notably lower than earlier projections of millions, though official ceremonies are underway.
The funeral event for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is underway in Tehran, with tens of thousands of mourners reported on site, according to early reports from the scene. The figure is significantly lower than the millions projected earlier this week when the funeral procession began.
As The Zioneer reported on Friday, the funeral procession launched with expectations of millions of attendees. By Saturday, Arab media estimated 200,000–300,000 attended the first day of farewell ceremonies. This morning, The Zioneer reported heavy traffic jams as tens of thousands traveled to the capital, followed by reports of millions surrounding the Musalla prayer complex for the funeral prayer. The new reports now indicate that the actual funeral event itself draws tens of thousands, a figure that contrasts sharply with earlier projections.
Official crowd estimates remain unconfirmed, and the event continues with delegations from over 100 countries in attendance. The lower turnout may reflect a more contained ceremony than the state-led mass mobilizations initially anticipated.
3 developments
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- DevelopingHamas delegation attends Khamenei's funeral in Tehran
- DevelopingArab media estimates 200,000–300,000 attend first day of Khamenei farewell ceremony in Tehran
- StrongTajikistan President Arrives in Tehran for Khamenei Funeral
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