Iran Holds Massive Funeral for Khamenei Amid Calls for Revenge and Defiance of Trump
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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago
What happened
Iran has launched a massive funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in February, with millions expected to attend across Iran and Iraq. The event serves as both mourning and a show of strength, featuring calls for revenge against the U.S. and Israel amid ongoing regional tensions. Foreign dignitaries from allied countries and groups attended, while the funeral coincides with the U.S. 250th Independence Day, highlighting Iran's defiance.
- 01Iran began a massive funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in February.
- 02Millions expected to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over nearly a week.
- 03Funeral symbolizes both mourning and Iran's claimed strategic victory post-war.
- 04Protesters chanted anti-American and anti-Israel slogans, calling for revenge on Trump.
- 05Foreign dignitaries from Russia, Pakistan, and militant groups attended; Western leaders absent.
- 06Funeral timed during Muharram, a holy Shia month, emphasizing Khamenei's religious stature.
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