Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral
The New York Times • 7/5/2026
Summary
Huge crowds gathered in Tehran for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Public mourning ceremonies began as Iranians viewed his casket, following his death at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.
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