Iranians Hold Nightly Vigils for Ali Khamenei

War is a topic.

It is Thursday, 28 May 2026, at 12:00 pm.

Mourners are upset about Ali Khamenei's death.

Many supporters gather outside Ali Khamenei's house to mourn.

Ali Khamenei was the leader of Iran's Islamic revolution for almost 37 years.

His supporters want to protect Iran's government after his death.

A woman named Zeinab brought her children to a memorial for Khamenei.

Zeinab is dressed in a traditional black chador and is very sad.

Zeinab loved Ali Khamenei like a father.

Zeinab wants revenge for Ali Khamenei's death.

Zeinab does not think the US should decide what Iran does.

Zeinab brought her children to the gathering.

Zeinab's favorite saying means a dignified death is better than a humiliated life.

Ali Khamenei is a martyr to his supporters.

Zeinab thinks the US and Israel made Iran stronger by killing Ali Khamenei.

Zeinab believes the Islamic revolution will become global.

People are mourning Ali Khamenei.

Supporters travel to pay tribute to Ali Khamenei every night.

A large photo of Ali Khamenei's granddaughter is on a stage.

Ali Khamenei's empty chair is on a stage.

Men and women are separated and crying at the memorial.

The supporters are willing to fight for Iran.

A man named Ali is at the memorial because he loved Ali Khamenei.

Many people are mourning outside Ali Khamenei's house.

Ali Khamenei's death was a big loss for his supporters.

Ali Khamenei's death was a crime, according to his supporters.

Ali Khamenei's legacy is uncertain.

Ali Khamenei was a conservative Islamic scholar.

Ali Khamenei had a lot of power in Iran.

Ali Khamenei supported medical and scientific research.

A mural of Ali Khamenei is on the street in Tehran.

Iran was suffering from inflation and social unrest when Ali Khamenei died.

Many people think Ali Khamenei's death is a chance to reform Iran.

An economist named Saeed Laylaz thinks Iran needs radical reforms.

Saeed Laylaz thinks foreign intervention will not help Iran.

The question is how long Iran's government will last.

A new age may be coming for Iran.

The ABC reported from Tehran with a local journalist.

The government controlled what the ABC could report on.

More news is available about Iran.

Unrest, conflict, and war are topics.

Drones are a topic.

Unrest, conflict, and war are topics.

Some Iranians do not support the government.

Young Iranians are smoking and socializing in cafes.

Women are not wearing headscarves in some areas.

A man named Omid thinks the government is holding Iran back.

Omid thinks international sanctions have hurt Iran's economy.

The internet blackout has killed many businesses.

Many Iranians are worried about the economy.

Most young people want to leave Iran.

Many Iranians want to immigrate to other countries.

The economic pain is severe in working-class neighborhoods.

A woman named Samira is struggling to buy food.

Things are worse now than before the war.

The grocery bags are very small now.

Saeed Laylaz is optimistic about the new supreme leader.

The new supreme leader has not been seen in public.

If there is a peace deal, Iran may enter a new age.

Young Iranians do not have much hope.

Omid wants to make things better for the next generation.

It is Thursday, 28 May 2026, at 12:00 pm.

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