Estimates for how many people have turned out for Ali Khameni’s funeral run to 9-10 million people, so far. The doors to the Musalla had to be closed this morning because the prayer hall was full to capacity. People who could not get in were asked to pray on the streets outside.
Trump, in an interview with Axios expressed astonishment that so many people showed up. He said that he was surprised to see some Iranians crying at the funeral, saying he thought people hated Khamenei. “Maybe it’s fake tears,” Trump mused.