Iran holds funeral procession for late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran

The funeral procession for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei departed Monday morning from Tehran, as reported by state television. The march, part of a state‑sponsored funeral that has spanned three days, was broadcast across the capital’s streets, underscoring the regime’s intent to project unity and strength amid the national mourning.

The ceremony has been staged as a display of solidarity, with security forces and religious officials lining the route and flanking the coffin. The third day of the funeral has been marked by large crowds, flag‑bearing contingents, and coordinated speeches from senior clerics, all aimed at reinforcing the government’s narrative of resilience and cohesion in the wake of the leader’s passing.

As the state funeral continues, Iranian authorities are maintaining a tight schedule of commemorations, with further ceremonies planned for the following days. The procession’s televised coverage is part of a broader effort to consolidate public sentiment and signal the continuity of the current political order.