"Tributes Pour in for Late Iranian Leader as Tehran Mourns Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Passing. In a somber display of national unity, the people of Iran have gathered in Tehran to pay their respects to the country's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away at the age of 82. The BBC's chief international correspondent is on the ground, providing a firsthand account of the funeral events unfolding in the Iranian capital. As the nation comes to terms with the loss of a leader who held significant influence for nearly four decades, the city is abuzz with mourners, officials, and dignitaries from across the region. The legacy of Ayatollah Khamenei will be closely scrutinized in the coming days, as his successor seeks to navigate the complex web of regional politics and international relations."
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Tehran where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
