Iran to Bury Slain Supreme Leader in Culmination of Mass Funeral

Iran is set to bury its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, the country's holiest site, on Thursday. His death follows a week of mass funeral processions and mourning ceremonies that have coincided with a surge in conflict with the United States.

Khamenei's son and proclaimed successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared in public since the strike that killed his father on February 28. Reports suggest he suffered disfiguring injuries and debilitating wounds in the attack, and while recovering, he has not been well enough for public appearances. Security services are reportedly limiting his exposure due to concerns about further U.S. attacks.

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I swear by the blood of the Supreme Leader, Trump, we will kill you!

The funeral marks a significant transition for Iran, closing the chapter on nearly four decades of Khamenei's rule. His leadership has been marked by internal challenges, including recent nationwide protests fueled by economic hardship and sanctions. While analysts suggest Iran has emerged strategically strengthened from recent conflicts, it faces considerable internal economic woes and damage.

During the funeral procession in Mashhad, crowds chanted slogans demanding revenge against U.S. President Donald Trump, with some holding placards reading "Kill Trump." Khamenei's remains, along with those of four family members killed in the strike, have already been paraded through major cities in Iran and Iraq.

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