Why Iran's unseen leader remains in the shadows
The images emerging from Tehran are striking.
Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black have gathered at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla for the funeral and lying in state of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his assassination on the opening day of a war between Iran and the United States on February 28.
Millions Mourn Khamenei at Tehran Funeral
- Iran puts military on alert for Khamenei funeral Middle East Eye —
- Iran urges huge turnout at Khamenei’s funeral to ‘avenge’ his death Punch —
- Iran warns Israel and U.S. against attacks during funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei 📹 CBS News — · 3min
- Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning Al-Monitor —
- Funeral preparations underway for Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei 📹 Reuters — · 27sec