Iran begins farewell to Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran has commenced a multi-day funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike months prior. The event in Tehran drew large crowds mourning the leader and calling for revenge.
Why it matters
The death of a supreme leader in a major geopolitical power creates significant uncertainty regarding regional stability and the future of Iran's political leadership.
Iran began a days-long funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at age 86 in a joint U.S. and Israeli airstrike months earlier.
The report describes the funeral proceedings and public sentiment without taking a stance on the conflict itself.
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