Tehran mourners demand revenge at Khamenei funeral
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Iran on Saturday began several days of state funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, according to Iranian officials. Large crowds gathered at the Grand Mosalla prayer complex in Tehran, where mourners beat their chests and chanted for revenge, as the country entered a formal period of mourning from July 4 to July 9. Authorities estimate that 15 to 20 million people, along with foreign dignitaries and religious leaders, will participate. Delegations from Hamas and Hezbollah attended on Friday, and Qatari and Pakistani mediators signaled that Iran-U.S. talks would resume after the commemorations.
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- Feb. 28, 2024 Khamenei killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes
- Thursday Qatari mediators discuss resuming negotiations
- Thursday Pakistani mediators echo scheduling intentions
- Friday Hamas delegation arrives for mourning
- Friday Hezbollah representatives attend Tehran ceremonies
- Saturday Iran begins Khamenei funeral ceremonies
- July 4 funeral period formally commences nationwide
- July 9 ceremonies scheduled to conclude in Iran
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