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Thousands of mourners carrying Iranian flags, portraits of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and black mourning banners have gathered at Tehran's iconic Azadi Square as funeral ceremonies for Iran's late leader continue. The video captures a sea of people filling the landmark square, with chants of mourning echoing through the crowd as the procession makes its way through one of the capital's most recognisable public spaces.
India Today brings you the report from the ground at Azadi Square, where the scale of the funeral is evident at every turn. Roads leading to the square are packed with mourners who have travelled from different parts of the country to pay their final respects. Volunteers and security personnel are managing the massive crowds as people continue to stream into the area.
Azadi Square has emerged as one of the focal points of the funeral proceedings, with mourners standing shoulder-to-shoulder, many holding Iranian flags, religious banners and photographs of Khamenei. The atmosphere is sombre yet deeply emotional, with prayers and chants reverberating across the square as the funeral procession moves along the designated route.
According to Iranian state media, millions of people have participated in the funeral ceremonies across Tehran, with officials describing it as one of the largest public gatherings in the country's modern history. Senior government leaders, military commanders and foreign dignitaries have also attended the proceedings, reflecting the significance of the event.
