Iran Prepares Massive Funeral for Khamenei Amid Global Political Shifts
How 8 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Iran is preparing a massive six-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq, expecting tens of millions of attendees. Concurrently, the EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese imports to protect local markets, while Russia and China conduct secret military drills amid the Ukraine conflict. A UBS report highlights record global wealth growth in 2025 but warns of increasing inequality.
- 01Iran plans a six-day funeral for Ali Khamenei with up to 20 million attendees in Tehran alone.
- 02The EU imposes a 3-euro tariff on Chinese imports under 150 euros to curb market flooding.
- 03Russia and China held secret military exercises focused on chemical and biological defense.
- 04UBS reports nearly one million new millionaires globally in 2025, driven by US and European markets.
- 05Despite wealth growth, median wealth declines in most countries, signaling rising inequality.
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