Massive Crowds Gather in Tehran for Khamenei’s Six-Day Funeral
Massive crowds gather in Tehran for the six-day funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, drawing regional allies and security concerns.
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The brief
Tehran is hosting funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The events have seen the attendance of members from Hamas and Hezbollah, who met with Iran's Araghchi during the proceedings.
Coverage from Al Jazeera emphasizes a message of continuity and revenge promoted during the commemoration. The New York Times, NDTV, and The Times of Israel are reporting on the attendance of Iran-backed regional allies.
Attention is focused on Mojtaba Khamenei, as The Times of Israel reports that Iran has expressed fear that Israel could assassinate him if he attends his father's funeral.
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Quick answers
Who attended Ali Khamenei's funeral?
According to NDTV and The Times of Israel, members of Hezbollah and Hamas attended the ceremonies.
What message is being promoted during the commemoration?
Al Jazeera reports that Iran is promoting a message of continuity and revenge.
Are there security concerns regarding the family?
The Times of Israel states that Iran fears Israel could assassinate Mojtaba Khamenei if he attends the funeral.
Coverage (8)
- Iran war live: Trump says ‘one shot’ can take out Iranian leaders at Khamenei funeral The Independent · 13h ago
- Iran’s supreme leader absent from funeral of father Ali Khamenei The Guardian · 13h ago
- Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral The New York Times · 18h ago
- At Ali Khamenei's Funeral, Hezbollah And Hamas Members Meet Iran's Araghchi NDTV · 1d ago
- Iran-backed Hezbollah and Hamas attend Khamenei funeral ceremonies The Times of Israel · 1d ago
- The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei The New York Times · 1d ago
- Iran promotes message of continuity and revenge at Khamenei commemoration Al Jazeera · 1d ago
- Iran said to fear Israel could assassinate Mojtaba Khamenei if he attends father’s funeral The Times of Israel · 1d ago
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