Iranians are commencing six days of mourning and funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader who was killed at 86. The ceremonies began Friday, with officials and international figures paying their respects. Khamenei led the Islamic Republic from 1989, shaping Iranian policy for three decades. His death occurred on February 28th, coinciding with the start of the US-Israeli war. Authorities have planned an extensive, six-day commemoration period to honor his legacy. The mourning period signifies a moment of national grief and transition for Iran.