Iran Commences Six-Day Funeral Procession for Slain Leader Ali Khamenei
Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the commencement of official funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a February 2026 airstrike. The flag-draped coffins of the Supreme Leader and four family members were paraded through the capital amid unprecedented security. Iranian state media promoted a message of continuity for the Islamic Republic and vowed vengeance against the U.S. and Israel, as high-level nuclear and security talks remain suspended during the mourning period.
Date: July 6, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: CBS News