'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran
Iran mourned the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday, with massive crowds gathering in Tehran. The funeral procession featured mourners displaying Iranian flags and red banners symbolizing martyrdom. The public mourning follows Khamenei's assassination amid ongoing conflict between the US and Israel that began in February.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 16:23 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 16:30 UTC
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