Tehran, July 6 -- The third day of funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on Monday, July 6, with a funeral procession through the Iranian capital. The 10-kilometre procession is expected to last between 10 and 12 hours, with organisers describing it as the largest public gathering in Iran's modern history.

The procession began at Tehran's Grand Mosalla religious complex, where Khamenei had lain in state for the previous two days. It passes through Imam Hussein Square, Enqelab Square and Azadi Square before concluding near Mehrabad Airport.

Funeral ceremonies will continue in the holy city of Qom on Tuesday, followed by commemorative processions at the shrines of Imam Ali in Na...