Mourning of Slain Iranian Supreme Leader Enters Second Day
The second day of the funeral procession for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was marked with an outpouring of grief and calls for revenge for his killing. Thousands of mourners gathered in the Grand Mosalla of Tehran on Sunday, carrying the coffin of the late supreme leader out of the complex in a somber procession.
Among those in attendance were Khamenei’s eldest son, Mostafa Khamenei, and his siblings, Masoud and Meysam. However, the late supreme leader’s successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was noticeably absent, fueling speculation about his health and well-being. According to reports, Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in strikes by the United States at the beginning of the war, and has not made a public appearance since being named supreme leader.
The absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from the funeral processions has raised questions about the stability of the Iranian leadership and the potential for power struggles within the regime. The funeral events have been attended by high-ranking officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i, and Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander Hassan Hassanzadeh.
The funeral procession is expected to continue on Monday, with Khamenei’s coffin being carried through the streets of Tehran. The event has been marked as a holiday in Iran, with thousands of people taking to the streets to pay their respects to the late supreme leader.
In a statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that representatives from more than 70 countries have come to Iran for Khamenei’s funeral. The outpouring of support from the international community is a testament to the significant influence and respect that Khamenei held during his lifetime.
The funeral events have been marked by prayers and calls for revenge for Khamenei’s killing. Mourners have shared messages of condolence and support for the Khamenei family, while also expressing their outrage and anger at the circumstances surrounding the late supreme leader’s death.
As the funeral procession continues, the world watches with bated breath, waiting to see how the events will unfold and what impact they will have on the future of Iran and the region.
Key figures in attendance at the funeral procession include:
- President Masoud Pezeshkian
- Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
- Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i
- Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander Hassan Hassanzadeh
