Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has passed away, sending shockwaves throughout the country and the Middle East. As the Islamic Republic mourns the loss of its long-serving leader, a somber procession is set to unfold in Tehran, with Khamenei's body being taken to the Grand Mosalla, a revered Shia shrine, where it will lie in state from Friday. The public will be able to pay their respects to the deceased leader, a move that is likely to draw large crowds of Iranians and international observers alike. The days-long funeral events that will follow are expected to be a defining moment in Iran's recent history, with the country's leadership vying for position in the power vacuum left by Khamenei's departure.
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.
