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Millions Mourn Khamenei as Iran Vows Revenge

Millions Mourn Khamenei as Iran Vows Revenge

Millions of mourners converged on Tehran on Monday for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with crowds stretching across the capital.

Demonstrators carried posters featuring crosshairs over the faces of Donald Trump and other Western figures, vowing vengeance for the US-Israeli strikes that killed Khamenei in February.

The absence of his son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, fueled speculation about his health.

The elaborate state funeral is being seen as a show of defiance and resilience by the Iranian regime.

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Ali Khamenei
Cleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026 (1939–2026)
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Tehran
Capital city of Iran
United States
Country located primarily in North America
Israel
Country in West Asia