Mass grief at funeral projects hardline grip on post-war Iran

Tens of thousands mourned Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family in Tehran following his death in early airstrikes of the US-Israeli war. The nation is staging week-long funeral processions, showcasing public devotion to the Islamic Republic. Mourners expressed deep anger and vowed revenge against the United States, highlighting the ongoing tensions and the symbolic significance of martyrdom in Iran’s theocratic system.