NYT
Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Iranians gathered in Tehran for funeral ceremonies following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The casket was displayed for public viewing as part of the mourning events. Khamenei died during military operations involving the United States and Israel. State media reported the attendance of large numbers of mourners at the ceremonies.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/world/middleeast/iran-ayatollah-funeral.html
