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Hamidreza Shabani
Coverage of Hamidreza Shabani in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands flock to Tehran to mourn slain Supreme Leader
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran to pay respects to Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khameini. Attendees filled the Grand Mosalla religious complex, with authorities expecting over 10 million people in the capital for ceremonies. Quotes from a cleric and a student emphasized emotional loss and calls for vengeance.
- In pictures: Iranians chant ‘revenge, revenge’ as they gather for supreme leader Khamenei’s funeral
Thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran on July 4, 2026, for a funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli attacks on February 28. Mourners chanted 'revenge' and emphasized vows to avenge his death, with his coffin and those of family members displayed at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla.