Iran announces three-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

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Iran announced a three-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes. The funeral date is unannounced but may occur in early Muharram, mid-June. Khamenei died February 28, with his funeral postponed due to the ongoing Middle East war. Events are planned for Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, with up to 20 million attendees expected in Tehran.


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