Iran is burying its former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed by Israeli and U.S. airstrikes at the start of the war. Tehran has turned his funeral into a massive event. Authorities have choreographed it as a momentous political and religious event. The aim is to mobilize domestic … Continue reading Photo Gallery: Khamenei Funeral
More than a farewell, Iran is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral to mobilize domestic support and legitimize the succession of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei.