Tehran Mourns as Iran Commemorates Supreme Leader Khamenei

WHO:

AP News - Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, reportedly was wounded in the attack that killed his father.

AP News - Hananeh Mousavi, a mourner, stated, “I am here to say goodbye to my beloved leader Ali Khamenei. I never expected to see such a day. I wish I had died before this tragedy.”

AP News - Iran's chief negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi issued a warning to France and the United Kingdom regarding their comments about potentially launching joint patrols in the Strait of Hormuz.

AP News - Mourner Masoumeh Mohammadi stated, “Imam Khamenei was our heart, our father, our everything. I still can’t believe they martyred him. We will not rest until we avenge his death.”

AP News - Mourner Ali Kazemi, who traveled from Tabriz, said, “We attended the funeral to show that we are all committed to defend our country and religion.”

AP News - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late Supreme Leader, was killed at age 86.

AP News - Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, is the new supreme leader.

AP News - U.S. President Trump made a speech during the funeral events.

WHAT:

AP News - The funeral for Khamenei began on July 4, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the U.S., and included crowds chanting "Death to America!" and "Death to Israel!".

AP News - The caskets of Khamenei's family members sat beneath his, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.

AP News - Authorities offered no immediate attendance count for the event, which saw crowds cycle in and out of the Grand Mosalla and surrounding streets.

AP News - The funeral for Khamenei began on July 4, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the U.S., and included crowds chanting "Death to America!" and "Death to Israel!".

AP News - Authorities have shut down streets, airspace, and daily life for the mourning period, which will end with Khamenei's burial on July 9.

AP News - An outdoor stage at the Grand Mosalla resembled the stage where Khamenei once gave speeches, featuring a chair, microphone, and a small table.

AP News - Billboards across Tehran displayed Khamenei’s image during the funeral.

AP News - Authorities have shut down airspace and daily life for the mourning period, which will conclude with Khamenei's burial on July 9.

AP News - Khamenei's body will be transported across cities in both Iran and Iraq after lying in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday.

AP News - A prayer for the dead is planned at the Grand Mosalla on Sunday.

AP News - Khamenei's burial is scheduled for July 9 at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, his birthplace.

AP News - Authorities offered no immediate attendance count for the event, which saw crowds cycle in and out of the Grand Mosalla and surrounding streets.

AP News - Khamenei's body will be transported to cities in both Iran and neighboring Iraq after lying in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday.

AP News - A prayer for the dead is planned at the Grand Mosalla on Sunday.

AP News - Khamenei's burial is scheduled for July 9 at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, his birthplace.

AP News - The dead included the wife of Mojtaba Khamenei, whose possible appearance at the funeral remained unclear.

AP News - Mourners wept at the sight of Khamenei’s coffin alongside those of his family members also killed in the airstrike.

AP News - An outdoor stage set up at the Grand Mosalla resembled the stage where Khamenei once gave his speeches.

AP News - Volunteers sprayed cooling water on crowds in the summertime heat as stands outside offered food and drink.

AP News - Many attendees lounged under the shade of trees because the city had shut down.

AP News - The caskets of Khamenei's family members sat beneath his, which had his black turban atop it.

AP News - Authorities offered no immediate attendance count for the event, which saw crowds cycle in and out of the Grand Mosalla and surrounding streets.

AP News - Khamenei's body will be transported across cities in both Iran and Iraq after lying in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday.

AP News - A prayer for the dead is planned at the Grand Mosalla on Sunday.

AP News - Khamenei's burial is scheduled for Thursday at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, his birthplace.

AP News - Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

AP News - Mourners chanted for revenge against Israel and the United States.

AP News - Khamenei’s body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday.

AP News - Khamenei will be buried Thursday at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad.

AP News - Mourners carried banners and flags, and some chanted: “Our word is one! Revenge! Revenge!”

WHERE:

AP News - The funeral is taking place in Tehran, Iran, specifically at the Grand Mosalla.

AP News - Khamenei will be buried in Mashhad, Iran.

WHEN:

AP News - Khamenei's burial is scheduled for Thursday at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad.

AP News - Khamenei's burial is scheduled for July 9 at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad.

AP News - Khamenei was killed in an airstrike on February 28.

AP News - The funeral began on July 4, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

AP News - Khamenei’s burial is scheduled for Thursday.

WHY:

AP News - The funeral could provide a boost for Iran’s theocracy and its new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as Iran tries to leverage its hold on the Strait of Hormuz in negotiations with the U.S. over a permanent end to the war.

AP News - Iran's chief negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi criticized a joint statement from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron regarding potential military patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, stating, “The security of Hormuz lies with the coastal states — the crisis-makers will be held accountable for the consequences of their adventurism.”

AP News - Iran's chief negotiator issued a warning to France and the United Kingdom over their comments about potentially launching joint patrols in the Strait of Hormuz.

AP News - Iran's chief negotiator criticized a joint statement from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron regarding potential military patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that "the security of Hormuz lies with the coastal states."

AP News - Iran's chief negotiator issued a warning to France and the United Kingdom over their comments about potentially launching joint patrols in the Strait of Hormuz.

AP News - The funeral could provide a boost for Iran’s theocracy and its new supreme leader.

AP News - Mourners expressed a commitment to avenge Khamenei’s death.

HOW:

AP News - Police armed with assault rifles stood guard around the funeral site, and attendees were checked by metal detectors and body searches.

AP News - Authorities have shut down streets, airspace, and daily life for the mourning period, which will conclude with Khamenei's burial on July 9.

AP News - Men and women congregated separately inside the Grand Mosalla after being checked by metal detectors and body searches.

AP News - Authorities have shut down streets, airspace, and daily life for the mourning period, which will conclude with Khamenei's burial on Thursday.

AP News - Mourners beat their chests in sorrow, a common practice at Shiite funerals.

AP News - Police armed with assault rifles stood guard around the funeral site.

AP News - Volunteers sprayed cooling water on crowds in the summertime heat.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 09:46 UTC)

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, was reportedly wounded in the attack that claimed his father's life, prompting an emotional farewell from mourners like Hananeh Mousavi, who expressed her grief by saying she never expected to witness such a tragedy. The funeral for Khamenei began on July 4, featuring large crowds chanting anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans, while his casket, adorned with a black turban, was placed above those of his family members. Khamenei's burial is set for Thursday at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, where police stood guard and attendees underwent security checks as the event unfolded.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 07:54 UTC)

Iran's chief negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi has issued a warning to France and the United Kingdom regarding their comments about potentially launching joint patrols in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the funeral for Khamenei began on July 4, drawing large crowds chanting anti-American and anti-Israel slogans, as authorities have shut down streets and airspace during this mourning period, which will conclude with Khamenei's burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad on July 9. The event is seen as a potential boost for Iran’s theocracy and its new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as police armed with assault rifles maintain security around the funeral site.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 06:15 UTC)

Tensions are high in Iran as mourners express their grief and determination following the death of Imam Khamenei, with one attendee stating, “We will not rest until we avenge his death.” The funeral, taking place at the Grand Mosalla, features a stage reminiscent of Khamenei's speeches, while authorities have shut down airspace and daily life in preparation for his burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad on July 9. Security is tight, with police armed with assault rifles guarding the site and attendees undergoing thorough checks as they pay their respects.

(UPDATED July 5, 2026 01:27 UTC)

Khamenei's body will be transported across cities in both Iran and Iraq after lying in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, where a prayer for the dead is planned for Sunday. Authorities have shut down streets, airspace, and daily life for the mourning period, which will conclude with Khamenei's burial scheduled for July 9 at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, his birthplace. Meanwhile, Iran's chief negotiator has issued a warning to France and the United Kingdom regarding their comments about potentially launching joint patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that "the security of Hormuz lies with the coastal states."

(UPDATED July 4, 2026 21:14 UTC)

Khamenei's body will be transported to cities in both Iran and neighboring Iraq after lying in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, where a prayer for the dead is planned for Sunday. Authorities have shut down streets, airspace, and daily life for the mourning period, which will conclude with Khamenei's burial scheduled for July 9 at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, his birthplace. The deceased also included the wife of Mojtaba Khamenei, though her possible appearance at the funeral remains unclear.

(UPDATED July 4, 2026 19:20 UTC)

Mourners gathered at the Grand Mosalla to pay their respects to Khamenei, whose coffin was displayed alongside those of his family members killed in a recent airstrike, drawing tears from the crowd. As volunteers sprayed cooling water to combat the summer heat, many attendees sought refuge under the shade of trees while food and drink stands provided refreshments, creating a somber yet communal atmosphere. Meanwhile, Iran's chief negotiator issued a warning to France and the United Kingdom regarding their comments about potential joint patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

(UPDATED July 4, 2026 13:22 UTC)

Khamenei's body will be transported across cities in both Iran and Iraq after lying in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla, where a prayer for the dead is planned for Sunday. Authorities have shut down streets, airspace, and daily life for the mourning period, which will conclude with Khamenei's burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad on Thursday. Meanwhile, Iran's chief negotiator has criticized a joint statement from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron regarding potential military patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that "the security of Hormuz lies with the coastal states."

(UPDATED July 4, 2026 11:23 UTC)

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late Supreme Leader, was killed at age 86, and his son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has now taken over as the new supreme leader. Hundreds of thousands of mourners have gathered in Tehran for a dayslong funeral, where they chanted for revenge against Israel and the United States, and Khamenei’s body will lie in state at the Grand Mosalla until Monday, with burial scheduled for Thursday at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. During the funeral events, President Trump delivered a speech, while mourners expressed their sorrow through traditional practices and police stood guard around the site.