Iran prepares for mass funeral events for slain leader
Iran is preparing for a week of funeral events for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with officials expecting a huge turnout in Tehran and other cities. The ceremonies are scheduled to begin in Tehran before moving to Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad. Authorities say the funeral will be one of the largest public events in the country’s history and a show of support for the Islamic Republic. Officials have urged large numbers of people to attend, while security teams are making special arrangements for the crowds. The burial is expected to take place in Mashhad after the main procession and related memorial events.