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Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body lay in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on the first day of funeral proceedings. The body will remain there until Monday before being transported across Iran and Iraq. Large crowds gathered at the location during the first day of ceremonies.
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