Global media extensively covers funeral of Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

As the funeral ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, foreign media outlets widely covered the event, publishing live reports, images, videos, and numerous analyses, placing it on the front page of their international news.

The Lebanese newspaper Elnashra reported that official figures attended the funeral, including delegations from Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, China, Russia, and other countries. Al Jazeera English also covered the official funeral since its start on Friday. The Indian Express noted that thousands of people, senior officials, military commanders, and foreign delegations attended, adding that the body was placed in Imam Khomeini's Mosalla for public homage. The newspaper described the ceremony as the beginning of multi-day programs in Iran and Iraq, symbolizing national unity and the continuation of the Islamic Revolution.

Al-Manar TV highlighted the huge participation of foreign delegations. France 24 covered the farewell, headlining that Iran was preparing for the final farewell to Ayatollah Khamenei. It also reported that Iran warned the US and Israel against any attack during the funeral, and that some 15 million people were expected to attend the three-day ceremonies in Tehran alone. Al-Mayadeen also noted the presence of foreign delegations.

Turkish media, including Anadolu Agency and TRT, focused on the presence of heads of state and high-ranking delegations, describing the ceremony as a major political and diplomatic event. They analyzed regional consequences, Iran's future relations with neighbors, and impacts on Middle East developments. Social media and Turkish outlets widely republished images and news, with many providing live coverage.

Al-Ahed based in Lebanon also covered the funeral. The Guardian reported on preparations for the grand farewell in Iran and Iraq, noting that the six-day ceremony began on Friday with millions expected to attend. It described the event as a display of national mourning, authority, resistance, and social cohesion. Thousands of mourners headed to Tehran since Thursday, carrying flags and travel items. Streets were decorated with "Red Fist" symbols and "We Must Rise" slogans, and a large clenched fist structure was erected in Enghelab Square.

CNN dedicated coverage, headlining that the coffin of the Leader was put on display ahead of funeral days expected to be attended by millions from July 4 to July 9. Interfax News Agency reflected on security and public dimensions, noting that extensive security measures were implemented.

According to Mehr News, the vast media coverage underscores the global significance of the event.