Khamenei's Sons Attend Tehran Funeral Amid Mass Mourning

WHO:

NBC News - Iranian authorities thanked foreign dignitaries for attending the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

NY Post - Radical political activist Calla Walsh attended Khamenei’s funeral and hailed him as the "greatest anti-imperialist leader."

CNN - Iranian authorities thanked foreign dignitaries for attending the funeral.

NBC News - Millions of mourners are filling the streets of Tehran.

CNN - Three of Khamenei’s sons attended the funeral, but his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei was absent.

BBC News - Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen since the start of the war in February.

WHAT:

CNN - Around 15 million people are expected to participate in the funeral ceremonies in the coming days, according to Iran’s Health Ministry.

CNN - The second day of the funeral is dedicated to funeral prayers for Khamenei, with a public farewell ceremony that began on Saturday and will continue after.

CNN - The public farewell ceremony for Khamenei will continue after the second day of funeral prayers.

NBC News - A days-long memorial is being held for Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the first strikes of the war.

CNN - The second day of the funeral is dedicated to funeral prayers for Khamenei, with a public farewell ceremony that began on Saturday.

CNN - Around 15 million people are expected to participate in the funeral ceremonies in the coming days, according to Iran’s Health Ministry.

CNN - Mourners expressed anger and sorrow at Khamenei’s loss, with some vowing revenge.

WHERE:

CNN - The Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran is the location where the coffins of Khamenei and several family members are on display.

NBC News - The memorial is taking place in Tehran.

CNN - The Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran is the location where the coffins of Khamenei and several family members are on display.

WHEN:

CNN - The public farewell ceremony began on Saturday and will continue for several days.

WHY:

NBC News - The memorial is in response to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the war.

HOW:

CNN - Mojtaba Khamenei has been communicating with his supporters only through written statements shared by Iranian media.

CNN - Mojtaba Khamenei has been communicating with his supporters only through written statements shared by Iranian media.

CNN - Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen since the start of the war in February and did not attend a private ceremony for his late wife earlier in the week.

CNN - Mojtaba Khamenei has been communicating with supporters through written statements shared by Iranian media.

(UPDATED July 6, 2026 01:27 UTC)

Iranian authorities have expressed gratitude to foreign dignitaries for attending the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The country's Health Ministry anticipates that around 15 million people will participate in the funeral ceremonies over the coming days. Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei has been reaching out to his supporters exclusively through written statements disseminated by Iranian media.

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(UPDATED July 5, 2026 21:16 UTC)

Radical political activist Calla Walsh attended the funeral of Khamenei, calling him the "greatest anti-imperialist leader." The second day of the funeral, taking place at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, is dedicated to funeral prayers, with a public farewell ceremony that began on Saturday and will continue after. Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei has been reaching out to his supporters exclusively through written statements shared by Iranian media.

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(UPDATED July 5, 2026 17:18 UTC)

Iranian authorities expressed gratitude to foreign dignitaries for attending the funeral of Khamenei, which is marked by a public farewell ceremony that will continue following the second day of funeral prayers. Notably, Mojtaba Khamenei has been absent since the onset of the war in February and did not participate in a private ceremony for his late wife earlier this week. The ongoing events highlight the significant moments surrounding this period of mourning and remembrance.

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(UPDATED July 5, 2026 15:18 UTC)

Millions of mourners are filling the streets of Tehran for a days-long memorial honoring Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the initial strikes of the war. The public farewell ceremony, which began on Saturday, is taking place at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, where Khamenei's coffin and those of several family members are on display, with around 15 million people expected to participate in the coming days. Notably, Khamenei’s son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been absent from the ceremonies but has been communicating with supporters through written statements shared by Iranian media.