Key facts
- Funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei have commenced in Tehran.
- Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered, chanting 'death to America' and 'revenge'.
- Khamenei's coffin was displayed with family members killed in the US-Israel war on Iran.
- Delegations from over 100 countries, including Pakistan, Russia, and China, are attending.
- President Donald Trump suggested Iran is seeking a political settlement.
- Israeli forces conducted new strikes in southern Lebanon.
- Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is recovering but remains fragile.
Funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have officially begun in Tehran, drawing hundreds of thousands of mourners and delegations from over 100 countries. Attendees chanted 'death to America' and 'revenge, revenge,' with many carrying red banners symbolizing calls for retribution. State media showed Khamenei’s coffin alongside those of family members who died during the initial stages of the US-Israel war on Iran. Iranian officials anticipate over 10 million mourners during the six-day period. Leaders from Pakistan, Russia, and China are among the international delegations present. Pakistan was represented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf commented on a memorandum of understanding with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump observed that Iran seemed inclined towards a political settlement and indicated Washington had temporarily paused certain operations during the funeral period. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the conclusion of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle's deployment. Meanwhile, Israeli forces conducted further strikes in southern Lebanon. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for international pressure to enforce the Lebanon framework agreement. Shipping analysts note that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is gradually recovering, though conditions are described as fragile.