Iran Prepares for State Funeral of Ali Khamenei
Iran is organizing a state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed earlier this year. Millions are expected to attend the event in Tehran. (sources: aljazeera, nbcnews, thehill, france24)
The funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is set to take place in Tehran, with organizers anticipating attendance of 15 to 20 million people. Foreign dignitaries and Iranian leaders are participating in the ceremonies.
- Khamenei was killed in a strike attributed to the United States and Israel.
- The state funeral is scheduled for July 4.
- Iranian authorities are preparing for a large turnout of attendees.
Why it matters
The funeral reflects the significant political and social implications of Khamenei's leadership in Iran.
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