Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s former supreme leader

Millions have joined the funeral procession for Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the US-Israel war. The country is observing a public holiday for the parade on July 6th.

For the Islamic Republic, its leaders and its believers, this is the theatre of state. for those who do not share the ideals of the Islamic Republic and fear the power of the state, this day will represent a continuation of a rule they have sought and failed to unseat.

ITV News’ International Editor Emma Murphy is in Tehran, seeing first-hand the grief for a man that many saw as much more than just a political figure.