Iranians rally nationwide to honour late leader Ali Khamenei
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Iran
Politics

Thousands of Iranians gathered to honor the memory of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes. Commemorative ceremonies took place in several cities, including Tehran, at 9:40 am, the exact time of his death on February 28. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, the current supreme leader, was not present at the events. Due to the ongoing war, formal state funerals have yet to be held.
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