Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies
Iran has commenced a week of funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in war.
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Iran began a dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in war. The procession was scheduled to visit five cities across Iran and Iraq.
While some allies gathered in Iran, officials from China, Russia, and Turkey were absent from the official service.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is lying in state in Tehran as Iran begins a multi-day funeral process. According to The New York Times, the funeral procession is scheduled to visit five cities across Iran and Iraq.
Coverage from The New York Times and IranWire highlights a mix of diplomatic presence, noting that while allies have gathered in Iran, officials from Russia, China, and Turkey were absent from the official service. NDTV reported on the inclusion of the Supreme Leader's 14-month-old granddaughter, whose coffin was shown at the funeral.
Future developments center on the completion of the dayslong funeral rites and the progression of the procession through the five designated cities in Iran and Iraq.
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Quick answers
Where will the funeral procession travel?
The procession will visit five cities located in Iran and Iraq.
Which countries' officials were absent from the official service?
Officials from China, Russia, and Turkey were absent.
How did Ayatollah Ali Khamenei die?
According to The Seattle Times, he was killed in war.
Coverage (5)
- Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq The New York Times · 21d ago
- Ali Khamenei's 14-Month-Old Granddaughter's Tiny Coffin, Pic Shown At Funeral NDTV · 21d ago
- Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war The Seattle Times · 21d ago
- China, Russia, and Turkey Officials Absent from Khamenei’s Official Funeral Service IranWire · 21d ago
- It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran The New York Times · 21d ago
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