Iran's Mourning Amid War and Unity | Dublin News

Tens of thousands flooded Tehran’s streets for the funeral of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, a solemn march echoing grief and defiance as mourners chanted for revenge and unity. Just months after deadly protests and amid the devastation of a war blamed on Trump, the nation showed rare cohesion — even as the new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, stayed home for safety. State services kept the massive, multi-hour event orderly, feeding and housing mourners without incident. President Pezeshkian hailed the public’s restraint, calling the tears real and the war a unifying force that exposed Western hypocrisy. He blamed the U.S. and Israel — backed by Europe — for regional bloodshed, framing the funeral not as an ending but as a vow to press forward with resolve. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82fefe96d155e2c6