Iran is conducting massive, weeklong funeral processions to mourn Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during a war with the United States and Israel. Following his death, his son Mojtaba has succeeded him as the new supreme leader, though he remains out of public view. State media outlets, including IRNA and Fars News Agency, are utilizing the high turnout to claim the ceremonies serve as a "permanent referendum" on the regime's legitimacy. However, reports suggest significant coercion of workers and businesses to attend. While authorities project unity, families of victims from recent state-sponsored violence and economic protests argue the spectacle highlights systemic discrimination and impunity. These families note that while the state hosts lavish ceremonies for leaders, they are often prevented from mourning their own loved ones publicly due to government pressure.