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. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/world/middleeast/iran-funeral-ali-khamenei-preparations.html