What is the religious and political messaging behind Khamenei’s funeral?
Millions of people are now lining the streets of Tehran. Red mourning flags are flying in the sky, people are holding large portraits of Khamenei, and slogans of resistance and revenge are heard all around. At first glance, this may seem like the final farewell ceremony for a leader. But in reality, this mourning procession is not just a farewell ceremony; every scene, every symbol, and every event contains important religious and political messages.
