Mourners Gather in Tehran for Khamenei's Funeral
Millions are expected to participate in the funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike. The event marks a significant moment in Iran's political landscape. (sources: bbc, washingtonpost, wsj)
Large crowds have assembled in Tehran for the six-day funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei. His death has prompted widespread mourning across the nation.
- Khamenei ruled over Iran for 37 years before his assassination.
- He was killed along with several family members in an airstrike in February.
- Iranian authorities anticipate millions will attend the funeral events.
Why it matters
The funeral represents a pivotal moment in Iran's political history and public sentiment.
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This story is about BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader's funeral. This bill would repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.
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- repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 • keep existing statutory sanctions authorities available on an ongoing basis.
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This story is about BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader's funeral. This bill would impose sanctions tied to Iranian oil, gas, LNG, and petrochemical transactions.
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