AEFuneral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. strikes, are taking place in Tehran. The event marks the first large-scale gathering of civilians since the start of the regional war. Large crowds are expected during the processions, with airspace over the capital closed for security. Khamenei has been succeeded by his son, Mojtaba, who has remained out of the public eye. The ceremonies include international participation, with delegations from countries like Pakistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar attending. The funeral processions will continue through the weekend, with the final burial planned for July 9 in Mashhad.
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