Trump’s Iran Remarks Draw Attention During Khamenei Funeral. (Image: Internet)
New Delhi: Large crowds gathered at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Saturday to pay their final respects to former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Dressed in black, mourners observed traditional Shia mourning rituals, with many beating their chests and chanting slogans during the emotional ceremony.
The funeral events, which began on July 3, are scheduled to continue until July 9 and are expected to draw millions of participants from across Iran.
As the funeral ceremonies unfolded in Tehran, US President Donald Trump made remarks about the ongoing events, saying the United States had “given Iran a week” because “we are nice.”
Trump claimed the US had defeated Iran and suggested the country was eager to reach an agreement. He also stated that once the funeral ceremonies conclude, Iran would be expected to respond to US conditions. His comments came shortly after the official funeral proceedings began at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla.
More than 100 countries have sent representatives to the funeral ceremonies. While several nations participated through official delegations, some countries, including Russia, China, India and Türkiye, were represented by lower-level officials rather than their top leadership.
Iranian authorities described the ceremony as one of the largest state events in recent years, with delegations arriving from multiple regions.
Iran implemented extensive security measures to manage the large gathering. Advanced S-300 and Bavar-373 air defence systems were deployed around Tehran, while drones and private aircraft were temporarily banned from operating in the city.
Authorities also established special underground command centres to coordinate security for foreign delegates and senior officials attending the ceremonies.
To accommodate the expected influx of visitors, the government announced discounts of up to 50 percent on hotel stays and arranged temporary accommodation in schools, mosques and sports facilities.
Tehran’s metro network and government-operated buses were made free for the public, with train frequencies increased to every two minutes to prevent overcrowding. Additional railway services were introduced from cities including Mashhad, Isfahan and Shiraz, allowing mourners from across the country to travel to the capital for the final farewell.
