Financial Times: Funeral of Iran's martyred Leader among largest gatherings in modern history

Pars Today – The participation of millions of Iranians in the funeral procession for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, received extensive coverage from international media outlets.

According to Pars Today, international news organizations widely reported on the farewell ceremony, highlighting the size of the crowds, aerial images of the procession, and the political and diplomatic significance of the event.

The Financial Times wrote that the funeral procession for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran drew millions of participants and ranked among the largest funeral gatherings in modern history.

The Guardian commented that the procession demonstrated that "Iran remains a major red line for its people."

Iraq's Alghadeer TV described the funeral as "a major referendum."

Among other international headlines:

• France 24: A vast sea of mourners filled the streets for the funeral procession and to pay tribute to Iran's martyred Leader.
• CNN: Iranians attending the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Revolution called for revenge.
• RT (Russia Today): Tehran was packed beyond capacity on the day of the funeral.
• Sweden Herald: A sea of people attended the funeral of Iran's martyred Leader in Tehran.
• CGTN (China): Millions of Iranians participated in the funeral procession for Iran's martyred Leader in Tehran.
• Reuters: Calls for retaliation against U.S. and Israeli leaders dominated the slogans chanted by the massive crowds attending the funeral.