Large crowds gather in Tehran for funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
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Thousands of people have gathered in Tehran to pay their final respects to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a separate development, available reports indicate that Iran's Qalibaf has issued a warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The statement is said to have come after a high-level meeting with China.
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Large crowds gathered in Tehran on Tuesday for the funeral ceremony of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Reports from the Iranian capital described a massive public attendance at what was termed a historic funeral procession. Some unconfirmed claims suggested the number of attendees was in the millions.
During the funeral proceedings for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, mourners were reportedly seen writing farewell messages.
Millions of mourners gathered in the streets of Tehran on Sunday to pay their final respects to Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
A truck carrying the coffin of Khamenei, along with the coffins of his daughter, granddaughter, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law, moved through the crowds. The funeral procession followed a designated route through the capital, ending at Azadi Square.
According to the funeral schedule, the body will be taken to the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf before being laid to rest in Mashhad, Iran. Iranian media outlets described the ceremony as the “largest public gathering in the country’s modern history.”
The burial date for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been officially announced, according to reports on July 6. Meanwhile, reports from Tehran describe "historic crowds," with some sources suggesting millions of people have attended the funeral processions in the capital.
During the funeral proceedings for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, his sons were in attendance. However, available reports indicate that his son Mojtaba was absent from the event.
Millions of mourners have gathered in Tehran for what is being described as a historic funeral procession for Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is being referred to as martyred.
As final rites were held on July 6, 2026, food camps were set up to serve the large crowds attending the procession. Reports also suggest that the events in Iran have drawn international attention, with US President Donald Trump said to be surprised by the developments.
Funeral processions and prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been held in Tehran, according to available reports.
Large crowds of Iranians reportedly gathered to pay tribute during the condolence processions, with some reports describing emotional scenes. The situation in the city is being described as developing.
Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.
The funeral procession for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated on February 28, began in Tehran on Monday amid massive crowds. Authorities also closed Iran's airspace for the condolence ceremonies.
According to state media, Ayatollah Khamenei and four family members were killed in Israeli airstrikes. His son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has been named his successor but has not yet appeared in public.
The multi-day funeral events will continue with processions in the city of Qom on Tuesday and in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday. The burial is scheduled to take place in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday, July 9.
The funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has departed Tehran and is now en route to the city of Qom. In conjunction with the transfer, available reports state that Iran has closed its airspace.
Following the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri, has publicly thanked the Pakistani government and its people for their condolences and solidarity.
Millions of people gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with reports indicating over twenty million people attended alongside delegations from a hundred countries. The public ceremony took place on Saturday, July 4, at the Grand Mosalla complex in the capital.
Ayatollah Khamenei was killed at the age of 86 on February 28, 2026, at his residence in central Tehran. Reports at the time stated his death occurred during US-Israeli airstrikes on the opening day of a wider conflict in the region.
The funeral had been postponed due to the conflict and was held amid a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States. Following the main ceremony, Tehran's airspace was reported to be fully closed on Monday, July 6, for activities related to the funeral.
Ali Hosseini Khamenei served as the second supreme leader of Iran from 1989 until his death. He was previously the country's president from 1981 to 1989. At the time of his death, his 36-year tenure made him the longest-serving head of state in West Asia.
Funeral prayers for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were held in Tehran on July 5, according to available reports.
In a separate development on July 5, reports indicate that US leader Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran. The warning comes as the number of people attending funeral events in Tehran is now reported to be in the millions.
Further reports from Tehran indicate that funeral prayers were also held for the daughter, son-in-law, and other family members of the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who were described as 'martyred'.
As part of the arrangements for the large crowds attending the final rites, food camps were reportedly set up for the mourners.
Further reports from Tehran indicate that special arrangements were made for the large number of mourners attending the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In addition to the funeral events held in Iran, farewell ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were also held in Iraq, according to reports on July 5.
According to reports dated July 5, 2026, the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has taken place.
Following the event, the Iranian Army Chief reportedly vowed to "take revenge," though the context for the statement was not specified. The reports also mentioned a potential government reshuffle in Tehran.
Reports from Tehran indicate that millions of people attended the funeral prayer for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In addition, Arab leaders were also reported to be in attendance to pay their final respects.
Further details regarding the final rites for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have been announced. According to available reports, the burial will take place in the city of Mashhad on July 9.
In Tehran, three separate funeral prayers were held for the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of people in attendance. Available reports indicate his sons were also present at the ceremonies.
Separately, there have been reports of celebrations in the United States in connection with the funeral.
Further details regarding the funeral arrangements for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have emerged. According to available information, his body will be transported by helicopter to the city of Qom on Saturday.
Among those attending the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran was the head of the IRGC, Ahmad Vahidi, according to available reports.
Following the funeral prayer for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, reports indicate that millions of people remained in the city to mourn. During memorial events, crowds were also reportedly heard chanting anti-US slogans.
According to available information, representatives and envoys from more than 70 countries were present in Tehran to pay their respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.
Following the funeral prayers in Tehran, the remains of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are set to be transported to Qom by helicopter.
Funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family were held in Tehran on Sunday, with millions of people gathering to pay their respects. The prayers were led by Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani, a prominent religious scholar in Iran.
Among those mourned was Khamenei’s 14-month-old granddaughter, Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, whose small coffin was placed beside her grandfather's. Her mother, Boshra Khamenei, was also killed in the same strike. The child's father, Mohammad Javad Mohammadi Golpayegani, was present at the ceremony.
According to reports, Khamenei’s son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, did not attend due to security concerns following alleged threats. However, Khamenei’s other sons—Masoud, Meysam, and Mostafa—were in attendance, along with senior officials including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei. Military commanders such as Ahmad Vahidi of the IRGC and Esmail Qaani of the Quds Force were also present.
The ceremony took place at the Imam Khomeini Grand Musalla, where crowds had gathered for hours. The funeral schedule will continue with a procession in Tehran on Monday and another in Qom on Tuesday. Khamenei’s body will then be transported to Najaf and Karbala in Iraq for additional rites before being returned to Iran for burial in Mashhad on Thursday.
On Saturday, tens of thousands of mourners gathered at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, a large outdoor prayer complex in Tehran, for a public viewing of the coffins of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several family members. The event is part of a week of funeral processions.
The coffins on display, encased in glass, included those of the late Supreme Leader, his daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and 14-month-old granddaughter. Mourners, dressed in black and carrying Iranian flags, held portraits of Ayatollah Khamenei and his son and successor, Mojtaba. According to available reports, chants of “Death to America” were heard from the crowd.
There has been no public sighting of the new leader, Mojtaba, who was reportedly injured in the same attack that killed his father.
The main funeral prayers for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were held in Tehran on Friday, July 5. Available reports described the event as emotional. Separately, it was reported that Donald Trump was surprised by the scale of the funeral.
Funeral ceremonies for the assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family members began in Tehran on Friday. A high-powered delegation from Pakistan, led by the prime minister and the chief of defence forces, attended the ceremonies to pay their respects.
Dignitaries from Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, and other nations were also reported to be present. Observers have noted that the gathering could attract more mourners than the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of revolutionary Iran.
Following the ceremonies in Tehran, funeral rites will also be held in the Iranian city of Qom and the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. The late leader will be laid to rest in his birthplace, Mashhad, at the tomb of Imam Raza.
Reports on the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describe it as one of the largest public gatherings of the 21st century. The event in Tehran reportedly drew millions of mourners as well as official delegations from dozens of countries. Observers have drawn comparisons to the 1989 funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, which was also one of the largest in recorded history.
In new developments on July 5, reports indicated that Donald Trump has issued another statement regarding the funeral of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Separately, Abbas Araqchi also reportedly released a tweet concerning the funeral.
In a new development related to the passing of Iran's Supreme Leader, reports on July 4 indicate that Donald Trump has stated Iran was given one week for the burial ceremonies.
Reports from Tehran indicated that more than 10 million people were expected to attend the funeral prayer for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as large crowds gathered in the city.
According to available reports, delegations from 90 nations were present at the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran.
Later reports from the funeral procession in Tehran on July 4 indicated that the number of mourners gathered to pay their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was in the millions. Available footage showed large, emotional crowds as funeral prayers were held for the late Supreme Leader.
As world leaders continue to pay tribute to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, further details have emerged about the mourning ceremonies in Iran. Reports indicate that mourners gathered to pay their final respects to both Ayatollah Khamenei and his family.
A renowned Palestinian poet reportedly paid a poetic tribute to the late supreme leader. Additionally, the families of the 'Minab Martyrs' were reported to have joined a condolence ceremony.
Further details have emerged regarding the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for 37 years. According to reports, Khamenei was killed in February during the opening airstrikes of a war initiated by the U.S. and Israel. The strike that killed the Supreme Leader also reportedly claimed the lives of his daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law.
On Saturday, tens of thousands of mourners gathered at a prayer complex in Tehran to view the coffins. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been named as his successor.
Following large funeral gatherings in Tehran, the final burial of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is scheduled to take place in Mashhad on July 9.
Millions of people have gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in what are being described as emotional and historic scenes. A final public viewing was also held.
During the funeral proceedings in the Iranian capital, crowds were reportedly heard chanting for "revenge" and raising slogans against Israel.
Meanwhile, questions have been raised about who will lead the funeral prayer and where the late leader will be buried.
As final rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were held, reports indicated that as many as 20 million mourners were expected to attend the ceremonies in Tehran.
The funeral prayer for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been held in Tehran. Reports indicate that millions of people gathered on roads across Iran to participate in the final farewell.
As preparations continued in Tehran for the final journey of the late Supreme Leader, referred to in some reports as 'Shaheed Ayatollah Khamenei', the doors of the Imam Khomeini Eid-gah were opened to the public to allow people to attend the proceedings.
Further details have emerged regarding the funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly assassinated at the age of 86 in a US-Israeli strike on February 28. His burial is scheduled for July 9 in the city of Mashhad.
Six days of funeral ceremonies are planned in total. Iranian authorities stated they anticipate 15 to 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days. At the Grand Mosalla religious complex in the capital, mourners were heard chanting “death to America” and “revenge, revenge.”
Following the assassination, Ayatollah Khamenei's son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was named as the new supreme leader, though he has not yet made a public appearance.
Mourning ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are being held at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex, according to state media reports.
Iranian state television broadcast footage showing a casket within a glass enclosure. Reports also noted the presence of symbolic red banners, which are often associated with calls for retaliation. Large crowds dressed in black were seen filling the streets leading to the venue.
Separately, a research fellow at the University of Tehran, Mohammad Eslami, was quoted as saying that the newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may not attend public funeral events due to security concerns, citing potential threats from Israel.
In a related development, US President Donald Trump stated that Iran was eager to reach an agreement with the United States. He also claimed that Washington had permitted a temporary pause in operations during the funeral period as a gesture of goodwill.
It has been announced that the late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad on July 9.
Iran is conducting a week of mass funeral processions for its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in February. On Friday, his body, along with those of family members killed with him, lay in state in a large prayer hall in Tehran for mourners to pay their respects.
According to reports, the late leader's body is expected to be taken to the Shia centres of Qom, Najaf, and Kerbala before being laid to rest on Thursday in Mashhad. The funeral is taking place amid analysis suggesting internal fractures within the country and questions about the new Supreme Leader, Khamenei's son Mojtaba, who has reportedly not been seen in public since being wounded in the same strike that killed his father.
Reports now indicate that millions of people have gathered for the final rites of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The gathering is taking place amid concerns over a possible attack by Israel.
A Christian leader was reportedly present at the funeral ceremony for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to pay tribute.
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