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Iran: Massive Crowds Attend Khamenei's Funeral Amid Chants of 'Death to Trump'
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Iran: Massive Crowds Attend Khamenei's Funeral Amid Chants of 'Death to Trump'

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Tens of thousands gathered in Tehran for the funeral prayers of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed by the U.S. and Israel.
  • Attendees chanted slogans including "Death to America," "Death to Israel," and "Death to Trump."
  • Top Iranian officials, including the president and parliament speaker, were present, while Khamenei's successor, Mojtaba, remained unseen.

Thousands of Iranians packed the Mosalla mosque in Tehran on Sunday for funeral prayers for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, participating in a fervent religious ceremony marked by anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiment. The event, part of public funeral proceedings following Khamenei's reported assassination by the United States and Israel, saw an even larger turnout than the previous day.

His departure for me is even harder than the loss of my father who passed away four years ago.

— MasumehA 56-year-old housewife, expressing her grief over Khamenei's death.

Amidst a sea of red flags and raised fists, a symbol of religious fervor, the crowd chanted familiar slogans like "Death to America" and "Death to Israel." Notably, "Death to Trump" was also heard, reflecting anger directed at the U.S. president. The atmosphere was described as heavily charged with religious devotion.

Senior Iranian leaders attended the prayers, led by Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani. Among them were President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Revolutionary Guard Commander Ahmad Vahidi. Three of Khamenei's sons were also present, though his successor, Mojtaba, who was appointed Supreme Leader on March 8, has not been seen publicly since.

They must be held accountable.

— MahmudA participant holding a portrait of Trump, demanding accountability from the U.S. and Israel.

Many attendees expressed profound grief, with one 56-year-year-old housewife stating Khamenei's passing was harder for her than losing her own father. She directed strong criticism towards U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding retribution for the leader's death. Another participant, Mahmud, carried a portrait of Trump framed in a rifle scope, bearing the message "There will be blood." He asserted that the U.S. and Israel, who allegedly initiated hostilities on February 28 resulting in Khamenei's death along with four family members, must be held accountable. The reciter of religious elegies further fueled the sentiment, questioning why the killer of their imam should not be killed and calling it a disgrace if his assassin was not avenged.

The one who killed my imam, why shouldn't we kill him?

— Mohamad RasuliReligious eulogy reciter, addressing the crowd during funeral prayers for Ali Khamenei.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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