The funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is underway and expected to last seven days, traversing five cities across the country. Iranian officials estimate between 1.5 to two million people will participate in the mourning events. This massive display of national mourning comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions and reflects deep divisions within Iran and internationally. The scale of the procession underscores the significant influence Khamenei held during his leadership. Observers note the event symbolically demonstrates a fragmented world order, highlighted by differing global reactions to the leader’s death. The extensive journey is intended to allow citizens across Iran to pay their respects to the late Supreme Leader.