Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral Ceremonies Turn into Anti-U.S. Protest in Iran The funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran have transformed into a platform for anti-U.S. protests, drawing widespread public participation. On Saturday, thousands of mourners gathered at the Grand Mosque in Tehran to pay respects to the deceased leader’s body, which was displayed for public viewing. During the event, attendees chanted slogans against the United States, including "Our words are one, retaliation is retaliation," a phrase echoing calls for resistance against Western influence. Some participants carried banners and flags bearing messages of solidarity with Khamenei, while others expressed anger over U.S. actions. Khamenei’s image was prominently displayed across Tehran and neighboring Iraq, where public viewings of his body were also held. The location of the funeral procession was chosen to coincide with the U.S. National Day on July 4, a date that drew particular ire from protesters who referred to it as "the day of America’s death." Some demonstrators called for the assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump, while others highlighted the U.S. military’s alleged role in Khamenei’s assassination on February 28. The event marked the first major public display of Khamenei’s remains since his death, with his son, Ayatollah Mohammad Khamenei, expected to participate in the burial ceremony scheduled for July 6. Iran’s military has issued a strong response to Israeli threats of retaliation, vowing to counter any "miscalculations" by the U.S. and its allies. The funeral has become a symbol of national unity, with streets in Tehran and other cities remaining quiet as citizens honored their leader.#donald_trump #ayatollah_ali_khamenei #tehran #grand_mosque #iran_military
