'We must avenge': Iran prepares funeral of millions for Ali Khamenei
Iran prepares for a massive funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, inviting international dignitaries and mobilizing security forces.
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Iran is preparing for a funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expected to draw millions of mourners. The event is scheduled for next week, with significant international attention. Coverage from Hindustan Times, ایران اینترنشنال, The Hindu, Fox News, and Ynetnews emphasizes the scale of the funeral and the security measures being taken.
The Basij force is mobilizing, and there are concerns about potential disruptions based on past funeral disasters. The funeral will include dignitaries from India, including BJP's Nitin Nabin and Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge. Iranian officials have stated that the funeral will be a moment of national unity and a call for vengeance.
The body of Ayatollah Khamenei is currently in cold storage. Watch for updates on the logistics of the funeral, the presence of international dignitaries, and any security incidents that may arise.
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Quick answers
Who is attending the funeral from India?
BJP's Nitin Nabin, Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge, former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, and Pawan Khera have been invited.
What security measures are being taken?
The Basij force is mobilizing ahead of the funeral, and there are concerns about potential disruptions based on past funeral disasters.
What is the significance of the funeral?
The funeral is expected to draw millions of mourners and is seen as a moment of national unity and a call for vengeance.
Coverage (5)
- BJP's Nitin Nabin, Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge invited for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Iran next week Hindustan Times · 11h ago
- Past funeral disasters cast a shadow over Khamenei's burial ایران اینترنشنال · 11h ago
- Iran invites Congress president Kharge, former EAM Salman Khurshid, Pawan Khera for Khamenei funeral The Hindu · 11h ago
- Khamenei body in cold storage as feared Basij mobilizes ahead of historic Iran funeral Fox News · 11h ago
- 'We must avenge': Iran prepares funeral of millions for Ali Khamenei Ynetnews · 11h ago
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