Mourners Swarm Tehran as Ayatollah Khamenei’s Coffin Arrives at Azadi Square
Days of public mourning have been held in Tehran for Iran’s supreme leader. On Monday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin was brought to
Days of public mourning have been held in Tehran for Iran’s supreme
leader. On Monday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin was brought to
Azadi Square. The coffin’s arrival triggered a massive procession
through the city. Thousands of mourners lined the streets, forming a
human tide. The procession stretched for miles as people followed the
coffin. Observers described the scene as a continuous flow of grief.
The public display underscores the leader’s influence in Iran. The
mourning ceremonies are expected to continue in the coming days.