POLITICSJul 6 · 12:55 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

How are the millions attending Khamenei's funeral remembering the late ayatollah?

The funeral procession for Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei has begun in Tehran, with millions expected to attend, potentially matching the crowds for his predecessor four decades ago. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports on why many admired the late ayatollah.

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