91Å·ÃÀ¼¤Çé

Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran, in photos

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — for began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as mourners commemorate the life of the man who led Iran for decades with an iron fist while confronting the West.

Khamenei’s body will be transported to cities in both Iran and neighboring Iraq.

___

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Copyright © 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.

Federal 91Å·ÃÀ¼¤Çé Network Logo
Log in to your 91Å·ÃÀ¼¤Çé account for notifications and alerts customized for you.