A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei’s legacy as he is laid to rest

Iran is deeply divided following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for over three decades. His funeral in Tehran drew massive crowds of supporters, but underlying societal tensions persist due to repression, sanctions, and economic issues. A tech worker in Tehran highlights growing family and national divides, with hard-liners celebrating Khamenei as a martyr while critics blame him for decades of turmoil.