Iranians have gathered in Tehran for the funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, where thousands mourned and called for justice. Notably, Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, was absent from the ceremony, which has drawn attention amid the public's expressions of grief.

Huge crowds gathered to mourn the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, who was killed alongside family members in a US-Israeli air strike in February. During the funeral, former President Donald Trump expressed a commitment to maintaining calm amidst the tensions surrounding the event, according to Al Jazeera.

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, was absent during the second day of state funeral ceremonies for his late father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. This absence has led to ongoing speculation regarding his whereabouts and health. The funeral events saw large crowds participating in mass prayers, attended by three of Ali Khamenei's sons, Masoud, Meysam, and others.

Iranians gathered to pray for the late Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic Republic from 1989 until his death at age 86 in an airstrike on February 28, during the onset of the US-Israeli war with Iran. Notably, his son and successor were absent from the prayers, according to Vanguard.

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 has commenced a series of public funeral ceremonies for its slain Supreme Leader, with mourners reportedly chanting for revenge. This event occurs amid increasing momentum in US-Iran talks and fresh disruptions in Gulf shipping, according to ThisDay Live.