Huge crowds have gathered in Tehran to mourn Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed along with members of his family in a joint US-Israeli air strike on his compound on February 28, 2026. The funeral ceremonies mark a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.
US President Donald Trump has stated that “neither side will shoot the other during the funeral proceedings” and affirmed that diplomatic talks with Iran will continue following the ceremonies.
The deaths of Khamenei and his family members in the air strike have had a profound impact on the region, drawing international attention to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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