Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body is lying in state in Tehran as Iran begins a week-long series of funeral ceremonies following his death by U.S. and Israeli bombs. Mourners, including clerics, officials, and foreign dignitaries such as former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, are paying their respects. The extensive funeral processions, intended to demonstrate public devotion to the Islamic Republic, will include stops in Qom, Najaf, and Kerbala, culminating in a burial on Thursday in Mashhad. This period marks a critical juncture for Iran, which is showcasing state power amidst internal fractures and economic strain, and has issued warnings to the U.S. and Israel regarding potential attacks during the funeral events.