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Iran Uses Finnish Supermarket Truck to Transport Khamenei's Body During Funeral Procession

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First reported by N12 · 1 day ago

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral procession included a Finnish supermarket refrigerated truck transporting his coffin in Iraq, highlighting logistical challenges in preserving his body for months after his death. The incident embarrassed the Finnish company Kesko, which is investigating how its branded vehicle was used in the funeral.

01Ali Khamenei's coffin was transported in a Finnish supermarket refrigerated truck during his funeral procession in Iraq.
02The body was preserved for over four months, necessitating refrigeration amid Iraq's heat.
03The truck bore the logo of Finnish retail giant K-Group, owned by Kesko.
04Kesko is investigating how the branded truck was used, suspecting a transport partner sold it without removing stickers.
05The funeral procession lasted six days and passed through two countries, including Iraq and Iran.
06The incident drew global attention and embarrassment for the Finnish company amid Tehran's display of unity.

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