Iranian regime shows its power as defiant Tehran turns out for Khamenei’s funeral

This version of Iranian Regime Shows Power Defiant Tehran Turns Khameneis Funeral Rcna353158 - World News | NBC News Clone was adapted by NBC News Clone to help readers digest key facts more efficiently.

“It is important to note that this is the real Islamic Republic of Iran,” one mourner told NBC News. “The popularity of the people is the real power.”

Farewell ceremony for former Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's and his family members' coffins are carried among the crowd in a specially designed truck modeled after the Imam Reza shrine in Tehran, Iran, on Monday. Stringer / Anadolu via Getty Images

July 6, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT

By Richard Engel

TEHRAN, Iran — They turned out in force to pay their respects and show defiance.

Just a moment.

We are getting your experience ready.

Related Articles