Iran is preparing for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled for tomorrow in Mashhad, after week-long mourning ceremonies held across multiple cities. Hundreds of thousands have taken part in funeral processions, with many Iranians saying the former Supreme Leader’s death during the U.S.-Israel conflict has united the country in an unprecedented way. The public mood marks a dramatic shift from the widespread anti-government protests earlier this year, when thousands demanding an end to Khamenei’s rule were reportedly killed in a military crackdown. NDTV speaks to Iranian political experts Seyed Emamain, founder of the Iran Governance and Policy Think Tank, and Ali Salehi on how the war and Khamenei’s death have transformed Iran’s politics, society, and public sentiment.
