Published: Jul 05, 2026, 20:12 IST | Updated: Jul 05, 2026, 20:12 IST
The atmosphere in Tehran is one of intense fervor and defiance as millions of Iranians gather for the state funeral of the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Four months after his assassination in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike, the capital has become the epicenter of a massive, week-long mourning procession, where public grief is rapidly transforming into a collective call for vengeance.