Middle East
Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Funeral Offers Rare Reporting Opportunity
The Washington Post attended the funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, a chance to report from Iran despite restrictions. This opportunity emerged after an invitation from the Iranian government. It was The Post’s first on-ground reporting
Mourning Ceremonies for Iranian Supreme Leader Draw Millions
On July 7, 2026, Iranian state media reported that mourning ceremonies are taking place in five cities across Iran and Iraq. These events mark the farewell to the supreme leader, who was killed in late
Iran’s Farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: A Grand Display of Mourning
Hundreds of thousands flooded Tehran on Monday to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, who was killed in the conflict with the United States and Israel. His leadership spanned decades, marked by
Massive Funeral Procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
A large funeral procession took place in Tehran on Monday morning to honor Iran’s assassinated supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Streets were packed with people saying goodbye to the leader who guided the nation for
Massive Crowds Gather for Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral
Tehran Prepares for a Day of Mourning Iran is bracing for even larger crowds on Monday, as the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be carried through the streets of Tehran in a funeral procession.
Iranian Officials Attend Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral as Tensions Rise
Iran’s top officials publicly attended the funeral prayers for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Sunday. This event marked a rare appearance of key figures following the airstrike that killed Khamenei and other
Massive Turnout in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei’s State Funeral
On Saturday, vast numbers of Iranians gathered in Tehran to witness the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the former supreme leader who played a major role in Iran for decades before his death. He
Funeral of Iran’s Former Supreme Leader Begins with Massive Turnout
In Tehran, massive crowds gathered on Saturday to mark the start of the funeral for Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This event initiates a week of mourning intended to display the Islamic Republic’s
Iran Mourns Ayatollah Khamenei Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Massive crowds gathered in Tehran on Saturday to pay respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a state funeral following his death in the U.S.-Israeli conflict. The Grand Mosalla mosque became the focal point for a
Iran Mourns Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Massive Turnout for Khamenei’s Funeral In Tehran, massive crowds assembled on Saturday to pay respects at the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late supreme leader. His death occurred during the U.S.-Israeli conflict in