Mourners Chant ‘Revenge’ at Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader
On the second day of public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, there was still no sign of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.
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As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U. S. -Israeli attacks.
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The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei
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Will Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Attend His Father’s Funeral?
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Momentary Unity at a Funeral Masks Deep Divisions Among Iran’s Leaders
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Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq
After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected to draw millions.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Lies In State
Foreign officials, militia members and religious leaders on Friday visited the site where the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is lying in state, beginning nearly a week of events to mourn and bury Iran’s former supreme leader.
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Allies Converge on Iran as Funeral Ceremonies for Supreme Leader Begin
Foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, Pakistan and elsewhere are set to pay respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies get underway.
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Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader
Millions of people are expected at ceremonies in Iran and Iraq to mourn the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei months after he was killed in U. S. -Israeli strikes.
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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.
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