In brief
The capital’s streets erupted in an overwhelming display of grief as Iran’s populace paid tribute to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The funeral procession, marching through Enghelab Square, showcased red banners symbolising martyrdom and vengeance alongside Iranian flags. BBC’s chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet reported from Tehran under strict conditions that her footage cannot be used in the Persian Service, a rule applied to all foreign media. The scene underscores how Iran seeks to project a potent spectacle of unity to the world.
The streets of Tehran have been lined with huge crowds as Iran continued its public mourning for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Khamenei was killed at the start of the US‑Israel war in February this year.
The funeral procession that passed through the capital’s landmark Enghelab Square saw mourners holding up Iranian flags and red banners symbolising martyrdom and vengeance.
BBC’s chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on the condition that none of her material is used on the BBC’s Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran.