Mourners gesture as they pose with a billboard bearing a picture of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei as they arrive outside the Grand Mosalla at the start of his funeral ceremonies 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) /