Iran holds six-day funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei; crowds demand revenge
Summary
Millions of mourners gathered in Tehran for the start of a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike. The ceremonies will span multiple cities, with chants of 'Death to America, Death to Israel!' reported.'
How coverage differs
- Left: Slain leader's funeral ignites widespread calls for US-Israel revenge Left-leaning outlets emphasize the massive turnout of millions of mourners in Tehran, highlighting the intense calls for revenge against the U.S. and Israel during the six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. They also explore the historical context of previous supreme leader funerals and the potential succession challenges, including Mojtaba Khamenei.
- Center: Iran holds massive, multi-city funeral for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei Center outlets report on the commencement of the six-day funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, noting the large crowds gathered in Tehran. They factually state that the Supreme Leader was killed in a war, covering the event's scale and duration.
Coverage by lane
Left
- Mourners chant for revenge as dayslong funeral of Iran's slain leader begins
- Crowds gather as six-day funeral for former Iranian supreme leader begins
- When Iran Last Buried a Supreme Leader, There Was Chaos
- Will Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Attend His Father’s Funeral?
- It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran
- What to Know About Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as His Funeral Services Begin in Iran
- Millions mourn Iran’s Ali Khamenei amid historic funeral procession