Tehran: The soul of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was brought to Tehran on Thursday, where his funeral began formally. According to state media, his sepulcher was first taken to the spot where he died. After this the last darshan and tribute programmes were started.
How many days will the The public tribute programme continue?
Iranian authorities have spoken a two-day public tribute and funeral recurrence to be held in the wanted Tehran on July 4 and 5. Lakhs of people are expected to participate during this period. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) estimates that between 12 million and 20 million people could shepherd the ceremony.
Who expressed condolences?
According to the Iranian government, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke by phone with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and expressed condolences on Khamenei's death. During the talks, the regional situation, the Strait of Hormuz, the armistice in Lebanon and ongoing diplomatic talks were moreover discussed.
Did the Iranian embassy in Ghana share old memories?
Referring to a meeting in 2016 on social media, the Iranian Embassy in Ghana said that at that time Khamenei saw Africa not only from the perspective of trade or resources, but as a symbol of respect and self-reliance. The embassy said that his ideas remain an inspiration for many countries plane today.
Will delegation moreover victorious from India?
India's Ministry of External Affairs has informed that Bihar Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will visit Iran on July 3. Both the leaders will represent India at the funeral ceremony.
Will Mojtaba Khamenei not shepherd due to security reasons?
According to reports, new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not shepherd the public funeral recurrence due to security reasons. Their representatives say that this visualization has been taken in view of the possible security threat and surveillance concerns.
Were special arrangements made in Tehran?
Keeping in view the possibility of a large number of people peekaboo the funeral, the wardship has made wide-stretching preparations in the capital. The city's metro and bus services will run with full capacity. Special traffic plan has been implemented to tenancy the crowd. Arrangements for food, drinking water, medical aid, toilets and other necessary facilities have moreover been made for the devotees.
May this programme include the largest gathering of people in history?
Organisers say the number of people peekaboo the funeral could be one of the largest public events in Iran's history. For this reason, instead of a single road, a wide route connecting many parts of the wanted has been prepared for the last journey, so that the prod can be handled safely.
