Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies

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Funeral ceremonies for Khamenei, taking place in Tehran and culminating in Mashhad, are expected to attract between 15 and 20 million mourners. This major event reflects significant political and cultural importance in Iran.

The ceremonies are expected to draw between 15 and 20 million mourners, before being laid to rest in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad, his birthplace.