Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:39am on 04 Jul 2026,Saturday International
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were overcome with emotion during the farewell ceremony for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, breaking down in tears as thousands gathered to pay their final respects. The funeral drew massive crowds from across Iran, reflecting the late leader's influence over the country's political and religious landscape. Senior officials, military commanders and mourners attended the solemn event amid heightened regional tensions following recent conflict with the United States. The ceremony marked a significant moment in Iran's history as the nation mourned one of its most powerful and influential leaders.
