Live updates: Three of Khamenei’s sons join mass mourning in Tehran, but not his successor
Crowds assemble in Tehran for the second day of funeral proceedings following the death of Ali Khamenei.
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Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, continue in Tehran as citizens gather for communal prayer. The New York Times reports that participants at the funeral prayers have chanted calls for revenge.
Le Monde provides details on the ongoing nature of the ceremonies, which are currently in their second day. Public gatherings in Tehran remain the focus as the state mourning period progresses.
Coverage does not yet specify the identity of the successor or provide further details regarding the leadership transition timeline.
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Quick answers
Who attended the funeral proceedings in Tehran?
Three of Ali Khamenei’s sons were observed at the ceremonies.
What is the status of the successor?
Coverage states that the successor was not in attendance at the funeral.
How are mourners responding to the event?
The New York Times reports that attendees at the funeral prayers have chanted calls for revenge.
Coverage (4)
- Eulogist at Khamenei funeral in Iran calls for death of Donald Trump Euronews · 1h ago
- Dayslong funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begins in Tehran NPR · 1h ago
- Tehran sees crowds gather to pray on second day of funeral ceremonies for Iran's Ali Khamenei Le Monde.fr · 2h ago
- Mourners Chant ‘Revenge’ at Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader The New York Times · 2h ago
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