# Mourners honor Iran’s slain leader Ali Khamenei lying in state

Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran to pay respects as the body of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei lay in state. The event marks a pivotal moment for the nation, triggering potential leadership succession. The outcome will shape Iran’s regional policies and internal power dynamics.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/3/mourners-pay-respects-as-irans-slain-leader-ali-khamenei-laid-in-state?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:44 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/3/world-leaders-pay-tribute-to-irans-late-leader-khamenei-in-tehran?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:35:22 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/7/6/funeral-procession-for-irans-slain-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-under-way?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:11:33 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/06/iran-middle-east-crisis-funeral-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-tehran-latest-news-updates) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:53:31 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/06/ali-khamenei-funeral-procession-iran-supreme-leader) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:28:58 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/05/iran-ali-khamenei-funeral-supreme-leader-mojtaba-absent) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:39:40 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/9/iran-prepares-to-bury-slain-leader-khamenei-after-mass-funeral-ceremonies?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:52:38 +0000