Large crowds have gathered in Tehran for the first day of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral. His body will lie in state at the Grand Mosalla until Monday, after which it will be transported across Iran and Iraq.

Iranian authorities anticipate that millions will participate in the funeral commemorations for former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to BBC World. The event is expected to draw significant public attention and mourning across the country.

Iran is set to shut down on Sunday and Monday to facilitate a larger turnout for the funeral procession commemorating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The event aims to promote messages of continuity and revenge, reflecting the government's stance during this period of mourning.

Thousands of people gathered in Tehran to commemorate Ashura, marking the first observance since the death of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei during the ongoing US-Iran war. The event reflects the significant impact of Khamenei's killing on the Iranian populace and their religious practices.

Hamas announced that its delegation to the funeral ceremonies of Iranian leader Khamenei was led by Mohammed Darwish, head of its political bureau, and included other bureau members such as Bassem Naim. The event also saw attendance from Iran-backed Hezbollah, highlighting the alliance between the groups.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is visiting Pakistan for discussions with officials mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington aimed at achieving a permanent end to the Middle East war. This visit occurs amid emerging discrepancies regarding the agreements made so far, as technical teams continue to work on the details of the deal.