TEHRAN: Millions of people took to the streets across Iran, including in the capital Tehran, to mark the 40th day (Chehlum) of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, along with senior military commanders and schoolchildren who were killed in recent attacks.
According to Iranian media, the main rally began Thursday morning from Jomhuri Square and proceeded toward the site where Khamenei was killed. Similar gatherings and processions were held in multiple cities and districts across the country.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also joined the procession, mingling with the public as citizens interacted with him during the event.
Reports state that Khamenei was killed on February 28, along with several family members, during the first day of attacks on Iran attributed to the United States and Israel.
Several top Iranian military officials and advisers were also killed in the incident, including Abdolrahim Mousavi, Ali Shamkhani, and Mohammad Pakpour.