Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

Iran state media reports millions attended the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, described as the largest public gathering in the country’s modern history. Authorities urged peaceful attendance to Azadi Square to avoid crowd-related incidents, referencing the 1989 funeral of Khomeini where over 10 people died and 10,000 were injured.

Iran began a dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in an airstrike at the start of the war. The funeral in Tehran included public mourning, chants of revenge, and displays of his casket alongside family members. The event coincided with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and featured anti-American slogans.

Iran began a dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in an airstrike at the start of the war. Mourners gathered at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, with the funeral timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and featuring anti-American chants.

Iran plans a dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei following a war death. The theocracy aims to see millions gather in the capital's streets, mirroring the 1989 funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Iran is planning a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei following a war death, with the theocracy expecting millions to gather in the capital starting Saturday, similar to the 1989 burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Iran is preparing for a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a war, with mass street gatherings planned in Tehran. The event aims to showcase the Islamic Republic's strength amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, including negotiations with the United States and concerns over potential Israeli attacks.

Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, causing chaotic scenes where mourners rushed the casket, leading to injuries and deaths. The event holds a Guinness World Records title for the largest percentage of a population at a funeral. The Associated Press is revisiting the story as Iran prepares to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, leading to chaotic scenes where mourners caused his casket to fall and at least eight people were killed. The event was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest percentage of a population attending a funeral. The burial was postponed due to unyielding crowds.

On June 6, 1989, millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, leading to chaotic scenes with at least eight deaths and 11,000 injuries. Guinness World Records recognized the event as the largest percentage of a population attending a funeral. The Associated Press revisited the event as Iran prepares to bury Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Millions of mourners attended Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's funeral in 1989, leading to chaos with eight deaths and 11,000 injuries as the casket was knocked over. The event was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest funeral turnout percentage, with 10.2 million participants. The Associated Press revisits the story as Iran prepares to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.