Israel Iran War · 9 April 2026
Iran's President joins mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei
Across Iran, vast crowds have gathered for nationwide mourning events, marking 40 days since the passing of former Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. President Masoud Pezeshkian joined a significant commemorative ceremony held in Tehran's Republic Square on Thursday. Similar ceremonies are observing in hundreds of cities and counties, where participants are chanting slogans and listening to eulogies.
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