Supreme leader’s coffin creeps through crowds in Tehran as Trump effigy is hanged

Supreme leader’s coffin creeps through crowds in Tehran as Trump effigy is hanged

The coffin of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away at 86, made its somber procession through Tehran, with authorities shutting down streets and airspace to facilitate the mourning period. The procession has seen stark political symbols, including a Trump effigy being hanged, highlighting the deep political divides. This mourning period, lasting until Thursday, underscores Khamenei's significant influence on Iran's political landscape, and his burial in Mashhad, his birthplace, marks a pivotal moment for the country's leadership transition.

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