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Iran gets ready for Khamenei's funeral

France 24 · Jul 3, 2026, 4:31 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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He was assassinated in a #US-Israeli strike in February 2026. #Iran's Supreme leader Ali #Khamenei's #funerals are set to be held on July 4, with authorities expecting between 15 and 20 million people to attend.

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Iran gets ready for Khamenei's funeral

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