Iran emphasizes continuity and revenge during Khamenei commemoration

Large-scale public commemorations for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have begun in Tehran, with authorities emphasizing continuity for the Islamic Republic and calls for vengeance following his assassination in an airstrike on February 28. Thousands gathered to pay their respects at the Grand Mosalla, where Khamenei’s coffin was displayed. The funeral procession is set to travel through key Shia sites before burial in Mashhad, with heavy security measures and widespread public participation expected across Iran.

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