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Iran Forces Citizens to Fund and Attend Khamenei Funeral Amid Economic Crisis

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 11 hours ago

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Iran is holding a week-long, state-orchestrated funeral procession for the assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, forcing citizens and companies to fund and attend despite severe economic hardships and public discontent. The event highlights the regime's disconnect from its people and serves as a show of strength amid internal and external pressures.

01Iran is forcing citizens and companies to finance and attend Khamenei's funeral amid economic crisis.
02The funeral procession spans Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, with thousands expected to attend under pressure.
03Iran's economy suffers from sanctions, inflation near 89%, and currency devaluation during the mourning period.
04Authorities prepared for 1,500-3,000 deaths during the procession and readied thousands of new graves.
05Khamenei's son Mojtaba is absent due to injury or possible death from an Israeli attack.
06The regime stages the event to project strength despite widespread public discontent and economic hardship.

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