In Tehran, recent days have been marked by an intense wave of grief and anger following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and several of his family members. During a massive mourning march on Monday, described as a mixture of grief and a kind of public celebration, correspondent Gina Grieg Riisnæs experienced an unexpected interaction. Amidst the chaotic assignment to cover the funeral, she met an Iranian special forces soldier who reacted with great enthusiasm when he learned she was from Norway. The soldier reportedly whispered the name "Haaland" to her, creating a contrast to the otherwise somber atmosphere in the city. The incident took place in a tense atmosphere as crowds flocked to Tehran to bid farewell to the deceased leader and his family.