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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.

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