Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIran commenced a multi-day funeral on Saturday for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died at the age of 86 following an airstrike at the outset of the war.Mourners, dressed in black, gathered in Tehran, with Khamenei's body displayed at the Grand Mosalla, as the government anticipates millions will attend the ceremonies.The funeral began on July 4, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States, during which crowds in Tehran chanted 'Death to America!'.President Donald Trump remarked on the situation, stating, 'We knocked the hell out of Iran,' and noted that 'They want to settle so badly.'The large turnout is expected to bolster Iran's government amidst negotiations with the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing concerns about potential Israeli attacks, particularly after threats against Mojtaba Khamenei.In fullIran-US war latest: Mourners gather as six-day funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei starts in TehranMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Iran begins dayslong funeral for supreme leader on America’s birthday
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIran commenced a multi-day funeral on Saturday for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died at the age of 86 following an airstrike at the outset of the war.Mourners, dressed in black, gathered in Tehran, with Khamenei's body displayed at the Grand Mosalla, as the government anticipates millions will attend the ceremonies.The funeral began on July 4, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States, during which crowds in Tehran chanted 'Death to America!'.President Donald Trump remarked on the situation, stating, 'We knocked the hell out of Iran,' and noted that 'They want to settle so badly.'The large turnout is expected to bolster Iran's government amidst negotiations with the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing concerns about potential Israeli attacks, particularly after threats against Mojtaba Khamenei.In fullIran-US war latest: Mourners gather as six-day funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei starts in TehranMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
