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Syria's transitional parliament began its first session, tasked with drafting a new constitution and establishing democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. The new authorities dissolved the previous legislature following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 and adopted a temporary constitutional declaration for a five-year transition period.

Iranian mourners participated in a large funeral procession in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with crowds displaying coffins of him and four family members. The event included water sprays to cool participants, and mourners called for vengeance against Trump.

The funeral procession for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with state television reporting on the event. Authorities anticipated large crowds similar to those for his predecessor decades ago, and attention is focused on his son Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since assuming power.

Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei began, drawing thousands of participants. Authorities expect 15-20 million attendees in Tehran over three days as part of six-day commemorations.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid respects before the remains of Ali Khamenei, accompanied by government officials including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. State television broadcast footage of the visit, showing Pezeshkian praying at the coffin.