In the capital Tehran, tens of thousands gathered at Tehran’s iconic Enqelab Square, carrying pictures and placards of the martyred Leader as well as the national flag.
The mourners strongly condemned the US-Israeli military aggression against the country and chanted slogans, such as “Down with the US” and “Down with Israel.”
They reiterated their support for the ideals of the Islamic Revolution, underlining the need for maintaining national unity and treading on the path of Ayatollah Khamenei.
Earlier in the day, the Iranian government declared 40 days of mourning and 7 days of public holidays over the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei.
The government expressed condolences to the Iranian nation over the tragedy, saying the crime will not go unanswered and will "mark a new chapter in the Islamic and Shia history.”
On Saturday morning, the United States and the Israeli regime launched a coordinated act of aggression against Iran, targeting dozens of cities in blatant violation of international law.