In pictures: Scenes from the state funeral for Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran

Mourners and international dignitaries gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on July 3, 2026, for the state funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was assassinated in February 2026, reportedly in a US-Israeli strike. The funeral ceremonies are being held amidst a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States, following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

The funeral procession is set to traverse multiple significant locations, beginning in Tehran and continuing to the holy cities of Qom, Karbala, Najaf, and concluding in Mashhad. This route is intended to reflect the core religious, political, and ideological foundations of the Islamic republic.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan were among the leaders present, offering prayers and signing the condolence book. The event highlights the international attention on Iran's internal affairs and the ongoing regional dynamics. Billboards bearing Khamenei's image have been displayed throughout Tehran in anticipation of the funeral.