A funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew large crowds in Tehran

A funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew large crowds in Tehran. Beyond the ceremony itself, the event marks a sensitive moment of political transition, public emotion and regional uncertainty. What comes next depends not only on succession, but on how Iran’s next power structure handles relations with the U.S., Israel and regional actors.