When Iran Last Buried a Supreme Leader, There Was Chaos

* When Iran last buried a Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, the event was marked by immense public grief and disorganization.
* Millions of mourners overwhelmed security forces, leading to chaotic scenes where the coffin was nearly torn apart.
* The unprecedented display of public emotion highlighted the deep reverence for the leader but also the challenges of managing such a large-scale national event.