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Iran to host dozens of foreign leaders for Khamenei's funeral, with Western nations absent

Euronews · Jul 3, 2026, 12:46 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Russia's Medvedev, Pakistan's prime minister and Taliban officials are among roughly 30 country delegations expected as Iran buries slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this week.

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Iran to host dozens of foreign leaders for Khamenei's funeral, with Western nations absent

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