Thousands of mourners gathered in Iraq's holy city of Najaf as the funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moved through the revered Shia pilgrimage centre. Marked by prayers, religious rituals, and heightened security, the procession drew large crowds before the coffin continued its journey. (PICS/AFP)

Leaders from Iran and across the world gathered in Tehran to pay their final respects to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The funeral ceremonies drew presidents, prime ministers, military officials and religious leaders, highlighting the significance of the event.(PICS/AFP)