Ali Khamenei’s six-day funeral expected to draw millions in Iran
Ali Khamenei's funeral begins Saturday in Tehran, with millions expected to attend over six days. The event is designed to project Iran's resilience and power following Khamenei's death during a US-Israeli attack in February. Iran's first vice-president calls it the most significant gathering since the 1979 revolution, aiming to convey messages of resistance to the world.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 05:43 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC
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