Iran: Tehran in mourning and tensions 40 days after Khamenei's death
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Iran
Politics

Thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran to mark the 40th day of mourning for the former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the beginning of the war in Iran. Dressed in black, participants marched in a solemn yet mobilized atmosphere, expressing their support for the new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Similar ceremonies were held in several cities, broadcasted by state television, while participants spoke of regional unity against the United States.
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