Funeral services for Ayatollah Khamenei begin in Tehran
Public mourning began on Friday for Ayatollah Khamenei following his death in February. His body will remain at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran until Monday before traveling through Iran and Iraq.
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Funeral proceedings for Ayatollah Khamenei commenced in Tehran on Friday, following his death earlier this year in February. According to reports from BBC News and BBC World, large crowds gathered at the capital's Grand Mosalla to begin the first day of public mourning.
The body will remain at the Grand Mosalla until Monday. Following that period, the remains are scheduled to travel through both Iran and Iraq as part of a mufti-day funeral process.
Why this matters
The funeral of a high-ranking religious figure in Iran typically involves significant state involvement and serves as a major public event for the country's religious and political community.
What's confirmed / what isn't
Both BBC News and BBC World confirm the location of the body at the Grand Mosalla until Monday and the subsequent travel plans to Iran and Iraq. The specific timeline of his death being in February is consistent across reports.
Background
Ayatollah Khamenei is a prominent title held by senior religious figures in Iran, who often hold significant influence over national policy and religious life.