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Iran Buries Former Supreme Leader Khamenei Amidst Regional Tensions and Domestic Uncertainty
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 8, 2026
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Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad after a week of funeral processions amid US strikes in Iran. His son and successor Mojtaba remains unseen following injuries from a February attack. Massive crowds attended ceremonies across Iran and Iraq, highlighting the regime's attempt to show strength despite internal challenges.
- 01Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad after a week of funeral processions.
- 02US forces conducted strikes in Iran during the burial period.
- 03Mojtaba Khamenei, successor and son, remains unseen after severe injuries in February.
- 04Massive crowds attended funerals in Iran and Iraq, chanting revolutionary slogans.
- 05Security fears limit Mojtaba's public appearances amid ongoing regional tensions.
- 06Funerals included calls for revenge against former US President Donald Trump.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 9, 2026
Iran Buries Former Supreme Leader Khamenei Amidst Regional Tensions and Domestic Uncertainty
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