A large international presence, with delegates from nearly 100 countries, attended the funeral of Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, beginning on the morning of July 3rd, 2026. The ceremony drew public figures and representatives from civil society organizations alongside the governmental delegations. Malaysia and Russia were among the nations represented at the event. The extensive attendance signals the significance of Ayatollah Khamenei on the world stage. The funeral provided a platform for international exchange and observed mourning. This demonstrates the breadth of Khamenei’s influence during his time as a leader. The event marks a period of transition for Iran as it mourns its former leader.