Iran’s week-long state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has sparked criticism from many Iranians, with questions raised over the scale of public spending, attendance at the ceremonies and what critics say was an attempt by the authorities to project political strength despite mounting economic hardship.

The funeral of late Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is set to be a massive public event, with millions expected. | World News

Six days of funeral ceremonies are planned to commemorate Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran from 1989 until his killing aged 86 on February 28.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in…

Iran expects up to 20 million people in Tehran for three days of tributes.

By Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Elimam and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of…

Iran is keen to present a unified front for the late supreme leader’s funeral, even as analysts warn support for the clerical leadership is waning, writes James C. Reynolds

Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began with the national anthem,…

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Saturday as Iran began days of funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...

TEHRAN, July 4 — Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic massed in Tehran today to begin almost a week of funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei,...

Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran as Iran began week-long funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with foreign dignitaries attending official memorial…

Millions are expected to attend funeral ceremonies in Tehran as world leaders arrive, and attention turns to the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei

Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in Tehran as the week-long funeral ceremonies for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began.

Iran is preparing for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral with extensive logistical plans, including mass grave preparations for up to 3,000 potential casualties amid extreme…

The Islamic Republic is leaning into religious imagery to hone its political messages locally and across the region.

The funeral procession for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei set out Monday morning through the streets of Tehran, according to state television, on the third day…

Iranians come out to see Ali Khamenei’s flag-draped coffin, and those of his family killed in a February 28 air strike.

Millions of mourners lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's slain supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, in a powerful display of national unity following weeks…

Funeral crowds in Tehran showcase Iran’s ruling establishment after Khamenei’s death

The Islamic Republic's funeral for Ali Khamenei has drawn criticism from a section of Iranians over attendance, the scale of state resources used for the ceremonies and what…

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.