Iran's Funeral Processions: More Than Just Mourning a Leader The funeral processions of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iraq drew tens of thousands of mourners and international attention.
But beneath the surface of these ceremonies lies a complex web of politics, history, and regional dynamics that make this event more than just a eulogy for a leader.
The processions through Shia shrines in Najaf and Karbala are a testament to Khamenei's enduring legacy within Iran's Shia population.