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Funeral ceremonies begin for Iran's Khamenei amid fragile ceasefire

Hundreds of thousands gathered Saturday to begin a days-long funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid a fragile ceasefire.

Published Jul 4, 2026, 2:38 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians gathered Saturday to begin a days-long funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies, taking place amid a fragile ceasefire, are expected to continue for several days.