First Thing: Iran begins long farewell to former supreme leader with calls for Trump’s death
Mass funeral processions for former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei have been marked by public calls for the death of Donald Trump. The event serves as a display of Iranian social resilience amidst ongoing tensions and a war with the US and Israel.
Why it matters
The rhetoric and public displays at the funeral highlight the volatile geopolitical climate and the continued hostility between Iran and the US.
Mourners gather around the coffins of Ali Khamenei and members of his family, including his infant granddaughter./Getty Images Mourners gather around the coffins of Ali Khamenei and members of his family, including his infant granddaughter./Getty Images First Thing newsletter US news First Thing: Iran begins long farewell to former supreme leader with calls for Trump’s death Millions gather in streets and officials appear in public at Tehran funeral of Ali Khamenei in show of defiance. Plus, origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ in Australia revealed
The framing focuses on the provocative nature of the funeral and the specific anti-Trump rhetoric, which is characteristic of the outlet's editorial focus.
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