The martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been laid to rest as millions of mourners from across Iran and the region brought several days of unprecedented mourning to their final destination.

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem hails Ayatollah Khamenei’s legacy, describing him as “an exceptional contemporary leader rarely matched in history".

Millions of mourners flooded the streets of the holy city of Karbala as the body of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution arrived for its final funeral procession in Iraq.

A senior Yemeni official attending the funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution says the martyrdom will serve as a new starting point for the mobilization and awakening of future generations.

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Organizers expect the procession to last 10 to 12 hours, winding along a 10-kilometer route.

The Tehran conference honors Imam Khamenei as a lasting symbol of unity and resistance, inspiring freedom seekers worldwide.