Huge crowds gathered in Iran’s capital, Tehran, on Saturday to pay their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during an elaborate state funeral. The Iranian supreme leader dominated the country for decades before his death in the U.S.-Israeli war in February. Tens of thousands arrived at dawn at the Grand Mosalla mosque as part of a...
In Tehran, Iran commenced an extended funeral on Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He died at 86, following an airstrike at the onset of the war. Authorities revealed his casket at the Grand Mosalla, encased in glass. The atmosphere was somber as mourners gathered, some weeping and chanting for revenge. Many...
Public mourning ceremonies in Iran commenced on Saturday for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the nation’s supreme leader. This weeklong observance follows Shiite Islamic traditions and is expected to attract tens of millions of mourners as the procession travels across Iran and into Iraq. According to Iranian state media, the funeral procession will pass through at least...
Iran has commenced a multi-day funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His death occurred months prior during an airstrike at the start of a war. He was 86 years old. The ceremony included the unveiling of Khamenei’s casket at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran. The casket, placed in a glass case, attracted...
During a recent U.N. Security Council meeting, U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz criticized Iran, asserting that Tehran could not silence the council. His remarks came after Iran’s representative accused the council of spreading falsehoods about Iran’s recent attacks on neighboring Gulf states. “Let me remind you where you are,” Waltz told Iranian diplomat Amir Saeid Iravani....
The coffin of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla. This marks the start of a series of ceremonies in both Iran and Iraq. These events mourn the man who led the Islamic Republic since 1989. Ali Khamenei, aged 86, was killed during joint strikes by Israel and...
TEHRAN, Iran — General Ahmad Vahidi, a key figure in Iran’s military, appeared in public after months of absence. He attended a service for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photographs from Iranian state media displayed Vahidi at a meeting concerning Khamenei’s funeral. Later, he was seen by Khamenei’s casket at a private service...
Before the onset of conflict, Roya, a 34-year-old data analyst manager, enjoyed a thriving career at a brokerage firm in central Tehran. However, the situation changed drastically in February when U.S. and Israeli forces launched attacks on Iran. As a result, Roya found herself unemployed. This shift left her, along with millions of other Iranians,...
Tehran is set to hold a funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with preparations underway. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has appeared after a period of absence. Iranian state media released photos showing Vahidi attending a meeting about the funeral arrangements and sitting next to Khamenei’s casket during a smaller...
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific announced plans to restart flights to the Middle East. This follows discussions between the United States and Iran indicating diplomatic progress. Talks took place indirectly in Doha, and President Trump along with officials from Qatar and Pakistan suggested diplomacy is showing promise, despite recent conflict. Cathay Pacific halted flights to Dubai...