Millions Attend Khamenei's Funeral Amid Calls for Revenge

The public funeral ceremony for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, attracting an estimated 15 to 20 million mourners, including foreign dignitaries and religious leaders. The ceremony, held at the Grand Mosalla prayer complex, featured chants for revenge and was attended by senior Iranian officials such as President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abba Araghchi, and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

The event heightened security concerns due to fears of potential attacks against senior Iranian officials, particularly from Israel. Concurrently, indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran resumed in Doha, Qatar, with discussions described as constructive despite deep disagreements over Iran's nuclear program.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to meet in Washington, D.C., to discuss regional security issues.

The funeral is expected to last several days, reflecting the significant political landscape shift in Iran following Khamenei's death.