Published Jul 2, 2026, 4:58 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source

Mass Mournings,6 Days and 2 Countries: Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader

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Mass Mournings,6 Days and 2 Countries: Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader

Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the war’s outset, are set to begin Friday. For the regime, it is a critical moment to demonstrate that it has endured.