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Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body will be transported to five cities in Iran and Iraq over four days following a period lying in state in Tehran. The procession will include visits to major Shiite Islamic sites. Iranian officials have said the events are expected to draw large crowds.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/world/middleeast/khamenei-funeral-itineray-iran-iraq-shia.html
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