Mourners have gathered in large crowds to pay their respects as the coffin of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is moved through various locations, with reports of processions in both Mashhad and Tehran. The funeral rites for Khamenei have involved a series of ceremonies and events, with his body also being taken to Iraq. The nature and significance of these events are being interpreted in different ways, with some outlets focusing on the religious and political messaging behind the funeral.