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Iran's Former Supreme Leader Khamenei Funeral Proceedings Begin in Tehran

Jul 05, 2026 03:25 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran,funeral,khamenei,political,rhetoric

Summary

The funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has commenced in Tehran, featuring anti-Israel and anti-US rhetoric. The event serves as a political consolidation moment for the Iranian regime, reinforcing ideological continuity and mobilizing domestic and proxy support against regional adversaries.

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The funeral began on Saturday in Tehran with chants of "death to America, death to Israel," and his body is expected to be taken to Qom, Najaf and Kerbala, the great Shi'ite centers of Iran and Iraq.

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Iran NEUTRAL

Hosted funeral proceedings featuring chants of 'death to America, death to Israel' to demonstrate regime resilience and ideological commitment.

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