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American Activist Praises Khamenei During Funeral in Iran, Sparking U.S. Controversy
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First reported by Mako · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
American activist Kala Walsh attended Ali Khamenei's funeral in Iran, praising him as a leading anti-imperialist figure, which sparked controversy in the U.S. due to her extremist ties. The funeral drew massive crowds amid calls for revenge against the U.S. and Israel.
- 01American activist Kala Walsh attended Ali Khamenei's funeral in Iran and praised him on live broadcast.
- 02Walsh called Khamenei the greatest anti-imperialist leader of her lifetime during the interview.
- 03Her statements sparked sharp criticism in the U.S. due to her extremist and antisemitic associations.
- 04Khamenei was killed in February in an attack reportedly involving Israeli and American forces.
- 05Iran held mass funeral ceremonies in early July across multiple cities, drawing millions.
- 06The funeral events included anti-U.S. and anti-Israel chants demanding revenge for Khamenei's death.
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