Thousands of Iranians Gather in Multiple Locations to Mourn Late Supreme Leader Khamenei
Memorial gatherings for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were held in various locations across the country. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is considered his successor but has not appeared publicly since the war began. The events coincided with the time Khamenei and several high-ranking Iranian officials were reportedly attacked and killed.
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According to Agence France-Presse, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has succeeded as Supreme Leader but has not appeared publicly since before the outbreak of the war. It is widely believed that he is unlikely to appear at today's memorial activities.
Footage broadcast by Iranian state television showed thousands of people participating in memorial gatherings, many holding portraits of Khamenei, in locations including the capital Tehran, Urmia in the northwest, and Gorgan in the northeast.
The nationwide memorial event began at 9:40 AM local time (2:10 PM Taipei time on the 9th), the time when Khamenei and several high-ranking Iranian officials were reportedly attacked and killed.
Due to the ongoing war, a state funeral for Khamenei has not yet been held in Tehran. (Compiled by: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150409
Footage broadcast by Iranian state television showed thousands of people participating in memorial gatherings, many holding portraits of Khamenei, in locations including the capital Tehran, Urmia in the northwest, and Gorgan in the northeast.
The nationwide memorial event began at 9:40 AM local time (2:10 PM Taipei time on the 9th), the time when Khamenei and several high-ranking Iranian officials were reportedly attacked and killed.
Due to the ongoing war, a state funeral for Khamenei has not yet been held in Tehran. (Compiled by: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150409