Millions Gather for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral as Anti-Trump Chants Rock Tehran

BREAKING: Millions Expected at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral as Anti-Trump Chants Echo Across Tehran

Description: Millions are expected to attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran as anti-Trump chants erupt and tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel remain high.

Thousands Pay Final Respects to Iran’s Late Supreme Leader

Thousands of mourners continued to stream into Tehran on the second day of the public farewell ceremony for Iran's late Supreme Leader, , as preparations intensify for a funeral procession expected to draw millions of people.

The emotional gathering marks one of the largest public events in Iran's recent history, with supporters traveling from across the country to honor the longtime leader.

Officials expect millions to line the streets of Tehran on Monday for the official funeral procession before Khamenei's remains begin their final journey.

Final Burial Planned After Pilgrimage to Holy Cities

Following the ceremony in Tehran, the bodies of Khamenei and his slain family members will be taken to the holy Iraqi cities of and before returning to Iran for burial in , his birthplace and one of the country's most sacred religious cities.

Anti-Trump and Anti-Israel Chants Dominate Funeral Gathering

The funeral also became a platform for political demonstrations as many mourners chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel."

Some participants called for the death of U.S. President , while posters and graffiti displayed around Tehran's Grand Mosalla carried messages targeting both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister .

Mourner Urges Unity Behind Iran's New Leadership

Among those attending was 42-year-old nurse Ziba Naderi, who stressed the importance of following Iran's next Supreme Leader.

"I heard the call for revenge, but our leader should say what we need to do, and we must listen to him," she said, reflecting the mood among many supporters gathered at the ceremony.

Emotional Speech Fires Up Massive Crowd

Iranian poet Mohammad Rasouli, who hosted part of the funeral ceremony, drew loud responses from mourners after leading chants against the United States and Israel.

At one point, he asked the crowd, referring to Trump, "Why is the most bastard man in the world still alive?" The remark was met with loud cheers from many in attendance.

Iran Fires Back at Trump's Funeral Comments

Iran's embassy in Armenia responded sharply after Trump reportedly told Axios that no attacks would occur during Khamenei's funeral.

Trump said he could have "eliminated everyone" attending the funeral but chose not to because "there will be no one left to negotiate." He also questioned why so many Iranians were mourning, saying he believed many had opposed Khamenei.

In response, Iran's embassy posted on X:

«"People can be killed, but ideals cannot. You killed Ayatollah Khamenei, but in reality, you broke a perfume bottle whose scent spread everyplace. You don't understand these things because you have neither civilization, nor history, nor honor."»

Global Attention Turns to Tehran

As millions prepare to take part in the final farewell, the funeral has become more than a national event. It is unfolding against the backdrop of escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, drawing intense global attention.

World leaders, analysts, and international observers are closely watching developments, as the transition of power and the atmosphere surrounding the funeral could shape the next chapter of Middle East politics.

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