Mourners hold pictures of Islamic Revolution supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his son, the current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, at the start of Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies outside the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 4, 2026. Funeral ceremonies for Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on July 4, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images) /