In photos: Thousands gather in Tehran for Khamenei funeral
Thousands of mourners streamed into Tehran’s Grand Mosalla complex ahead of funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with authorities imposing major traffic restrictions as crowds walked long distances to reach the venue.
People gather at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran during a public farewell ceremony for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, 4 July 2026 (Mohammed Salem/Reuters)
A woman reacts during a public farewell ceremony for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, 4 July 2026 (Mohammed Salem/Reuters)
People attend a public farewell ceremony for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, 4 July 2026 (Murad Sezer/Reuters)