Latest News About Mourning begins in Tehran for former Supreme Leader

Funeral rites began in Tehran for Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Overseas supporters joined Iranian leaders for the first day of mourning. Daily life carried on despite clear damage in parts of the city from past conflicts. A U.S. team said it feared Israel might assassinate Iranian officials during the events. Iran cautioned both the U.S. and Israel against any armed action while the processions proceeded. Elsewhere, two Romanian men were detained in London for assaulting an Iranian reporter. More commemorative events are scheduled over the next week.