Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Large crowds have gathered in Tehran to pay their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of his funeral. His body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, allowing mourners to visit and pay their respects. After the viewing in Tehran, Khamenei's body will travel across Iran and Iraq as part of the funeral proceedings. The massive turnout reflects the significant impact and influence Khamenei had during his lifetime.

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