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.

Authorities in Iran and Iraq anticipate that up to 20 million people will participate in the funeral ceremonies for the former supreme leader of Iran over the coming days. This event is described as an 'intensely political moment' by sources, reflecting the significant impact of the leader's legacy on the region.

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.

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.

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.

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.