Thousands gathered at the gates of the Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran for the funeral of the former Iranian supreme leader. Iran is staging mass funeral processions for Ali Khamenei, whose 37-year reign was brought to an end in February by the first airstrike of the war launched by the US and Israel. The streets surrounding the mosque were already full by early morning as Iranians, some having travelled for hours and many carrying flags, made their way to an event designed to emphasise the country’s sense of loss at the killing of the supreme leader and desire for revenge against the west
Mourners gather in Tehran for funeral of former Iranian supreme leader, Ali Khamenei – video
