Khamenei funeral week begins while U.S. talks halt

Iran began dayslong funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei after U.S.-Israeli strikes killed him in February. Organizers expect 15 to 20 million mourners, foreign dignitaries gathered in Tehran, and U.S.-Iran peace talks are on hold during the services.

1. Frame 1Iran says 15 to 20 million mourners may fill public processions for Khamenei after U.S.-Israeli strikes, while U.S. peace talks halt.
2. Frame 2Tehran's Grand Mosalla became the first ceremony site as officials carried a flag-draped coffin through black-clad crowds.
3. Frame 3Delegations from Pakistan, Russia and China joined senior Iranian leaders at the farewell ceremony in Tehran.
4. Frame 4The route runs from Tehran ceremonies to a public viewing, a Monday procession and burial next week in Mashhad.
5. Frame 5U.S.-Iran peace talks are on hold during the funeral services, keeping war diplomacy stalled.
6. Frame 6After burial, the diplomatic question is whether mourning week hardens talks over the February strike.