Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral was the largest ceremony of its kind in history.

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Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral was the largest ceremony of its kind in history.

A farewell ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, who was killed in the US-Israeli bombings, is currently underway in Tehran. A huge crowd filled the streets of Tehran for the official start of the funeral procession in honor of the late Ayatollah. During the procession, those gathered chanted slogans such as "Death to Israel" and "Death to America."

Iranians gathered for a memorial service near the Imam Khomeini Mosallah, the largest religious complex in Tehran. According to various estimates, between 15 and 35 million people could attend the mourning ceremonies. This means that Khamenei's funeral could surpass the number of people attending Ayatollah Khomeini's funeral in 1989, when, according to official figures, approximately 10 million people attended.



Ali Khamenei's three sons—Mostafa, Masoud, and Meysam—were spotted at the ceremony. This is their first public appearance since February, following their father's death. Also attending Khamenei's funeral was Ismail Qaani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, previously "buried" by Israeli propaganda. A Russian delegation led by Dmitry Medvedev also participated in the farewell ceremony. The Deputy Chairman of the Security Council also met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The funeral for the spiritual leader of the Islamic Republic will last several days. Ali Khamenei's coffin will be taken to Shia holy cities in Iran and Iraq, after which it will be interred in the Ayatollah's hometown of Mashhad.

Meanwhile, Trump told Axios that he was closely following Khamenei's funeral and was surprised that many Iranians were crying. The American president admitted that he was convinced the Iranian population hated the ayatollah and suggested that the Iranians' tears might be "fake."

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  1. + 12
    6 July 2026 14: 16
    Trump lives on another planet. what
    Absolutely no knowledge of the Persians from the inside.
    1. +8
      6 July 2026 14: 32
      He lives in a different civilization and his eyes are blinkered. He has no values ​​other than money.
      What was it that Kipling said? East is east, west is west, together, and never shall they meet. And since he said those words, nothing has changed in human relationships.
      1. 0
        7 July 2026 02: 09
        Sa fortune a augmenté de 273% en un an.
    2. +4
      6 July 2026 15: 13
      Quote: The same LYOKHA
      Absolutely no knowledge of the Persians from the inside.

      He knows everything and all his actions are not random, but Donnie missed the answer to his jaw. Iran showed how to defend its independence.
      1. +1
        6 July 2026 16: 43
        Quote: APASUS
        He knows everything

        There's a kind of greatness that can't be bought, or achieved through the media or awards. Trump is simply jealous and understands he'll never achieve such public honor and acclaim.
  2. +3
    6 July 2026 14: 18
    There are always two camps in a country: those who care about their homeland and those who criticize it whenever possible. I care about my homeland and love my president. Yes, there are questions, but which ruler in which country doesn't have them? I'm 81 years old and I've seen with my own eyes what a black hole my country was in, and I see where we are now. There will be some bastards who will now say where your president has led us. I'm sure it's better this way than bending over and spreading your buttocks!
    1. 0
      7 July 2026 13: 51
      Everything is correct, but the "I love you" part is in vain!
  3. -3
    6 July 2026 14: 27
    Well, people are complex creatures: today they revere you, and tomorrow they'll put you to the sword. Especially in countries that have long lived under external pressure. From love to hate is just one step.
    In Venezuela, crowds also came out to rally in support of Maduro, but in the end, they simply gave him up.
    1. +3
      6 July 2026 15: 14
      Quote: Smoked
      In Venezuela, crowds also came out to rally in support of Maduro, but in the end, they simply gave him up.

      There are few truly rebellious people in Venezuela, so there are no leaders. The people were asleep when the United States attacked, and only the Cuban commandos were awake, having been almost entirely killed in the unequal battle. By the time the herd awoke, it was too late, and the shepherd had been taken away. The security forces, turning away, were digesting their thirty pieces of silver...
  4. +4
    6 July 2026 14: 29
    This Shaggy will never be forgiven, neither he nor his family.
  5. +7
    6 July 2026 14: 30
    The American president admitted that he was convinced that the Iranian population hated the ayatollah.
    He just needs to read fewer American newspapers. wink
    1. +3
      6 July 2026 15: 16
      [quote=Schneeberg][quote]The American president admitted that he was convinced that the Iranian population hated the Ayatollah[/quote]
      He just needs to read fewer American newspapers. wink
      There are no others!
      1. +1
        6 July 2026 16: 12
        Quote: isv000
        He just needs to read fewer American newspapers.

        Everything is much simpler.
        Everything that is done and said in the world is wrong or a lie for Trump!
        Everything he does and says is the absolute truth!
  6. +4
    6 July 2026 14: 32
    Is the word "eternal memory" applicable here or not? I just don't know how to describe this funeral.
    1. 0
      7 July 2026 03: 53
      Well, for Muslims, a funeral is a kind of celebration. The person has "gone to Allah" and is now in the "best of all possible worlds." 🤷🤷🤷🤷This isn't sarcasm, this is how it should be according to religious canons.
  7. +1
    6 July 2026 15: 38
    The American president admitted that he was convinced that the Iranian population hated the ayatollah and suggested that the Iranians' tears could be "fake."
    I wonder, when Trump is buried, will at least one American shed tears or not?
    1. +1
      7 July 2026 03: 53
      If only tears of joy
  8. +3
    6 July 2026 16: 20
    A strong and truly free people
  9. +2
    6 July 2026 22: 04
    I offer my condolences and sincerely envy Iran.
  10. +1
    7 July 2026 03: 51
    I'd like to believe that one day they'll place Nutyanakh's protruding head on Khamenei's grave. With his hat in his mouth.
  11. 0
    7 July 2026 13: 17
    Why was dad afraid to personally express his respect...
    1. 0
      8 July 2026 15: 05
      P.S. He was probably afraid for the American humanitarian aid.