Mourning and Mayhem: Iran's Funeral Procession Masks Broader Regional Tensions The streets of Tehran are congested with hundreds of thousands of mourners as the funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, Iran's former Supreme Leader, begins.
The event is expected to last 10 12 hours, a testament to Khamenei's enduring influence and enigmatic presence.
Behind this elaborate display of grief lies a complex web of regional tensions that threaten to upend the fragile calm brokered by Washington in recent months.