Iranians march nationwide as Leader's funeral concludes in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian people in different cities of the country marched on Monday as the final day of Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral procession is underway in Tehran. The nationwide marches were held to honor the late Leader, who passed away recently. Mourners gathered in streets and squares, carrying portraits of Ayatollah Khamenei and waving Iranian flags. The funeral procession in Tehran saw millions of people participating, with the Leader's body being transported to its final resting place. According to Mehr News, the event marked a historic moment of national mourning, with similar gatherings reported in major cities such as Mashhad, Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tabriz. The Iranian government declared a public holiday to allow citizens to participate in the ceremonies. The funeral rites included prayers led by senior clerics and a final farewell from the nation. The passing of Ayatollah Khamenei, who served as Supreme Leader of Iran for decades, has prompted an outpouring of grief across the country and the wider Muslim world. World leaders have expressed condolences, and Iran has entered a period of official mourning. The succession process for the next Supreme Leader is expected to be determined by the Assembly of Experts in the coming days. According to Mehr News, the marches and funeral proceedings were conducted peacefully, with security forces ensuring order.