Iran’s top officials and family members of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended funeral prayers in Tehran, signaling a shift in public safety perceptions amid escalating tensions with the U.S.The event, held days after Khamenei’s death in an airstrike, saw thousands of mourners gather, with calls for retaliation against U.S.President Donald Trump.Revolutionary Guard officials, including Gen.Ahmad Vahidi, appeared publicly for the first time since the war, flanked by security forces.

The funeral included calls for vengeance against Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with speakers urging unity under Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.Despite ongoing threats against Trump, the U.S.continues to track Iranian activities, citing past actions like the 2020 killing of Gen.Qassem Soleimani.Funeral ceremonies have delayed critical talks with the U.S.over ending the war and addressing Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz.

Mourners emphasized the need for a strong foreign policy to honor Khamenei’s legacy, while authorities have shut down major parts of Tehran for the mourning period.