Funeral procession for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Mashhad, Iran
July 2026
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The funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took place in Mashhad. Over one million people were expected to attend the ceremony. The event occurred amidst heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. Participants displayed anti-Trump banners during the procession.
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