The second day of public mourning for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, began early Monday morning in Tehran. The funeral was expected to be one of the largest and most significant events in recent years, drawing thousands of mourners who lined the streets as a procession passed through the city. This event comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, with both countries involved in other conflicts.
[1] CNN reported that the funeral for Khamenei was taking place on July 5, 2026, noting it was part of the war with Iran. The article also mentioned that mourners had been gathering since early morning to prepare for the procession. [2] Msn.com provided additional context by reporting that world leaders were meeting in Washington D.C., including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during this period of mourning. The article also highlighted meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump.