Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Iran begins a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, nearly four months after his death in war.
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Iran has commenced a six-day funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Coverage from CNBC, Bloomberg, NPR, and AP News emphasizes the scale of the funeral, with millions rallying to honor Khamenei.
Reports do not yet specify the nature of the war or the circumstances of Khamenei's death. Watch for developments in Iran's political landscape.
Coverage does not yet specify who will succeed Khamenei or how his death will impact Iran's domestic and foreign policies.
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Quick answers
When did Ayatollah Ali Khamenei die?
Khamenei died nearly four months ago in a war.
How long will the funeral last?
The funeral will last six days.
Who is succeeding Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
Coverage does not yet specify who will succeed Khamenei.
Coverage (7)
- Crowds gather as six-day funeral for former Iranian supreme leader begins The Guardian · 1h ago
- Large crowds gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral BBC · 1h ago
- Iranians flock to week-long funeral rites for Khamenei Reuters · 4h ago
- Iran begins six-day funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei nearly four months after his death CNBC · 4h ago
- Iran Rallies Millions in Mass Funeral for Slain Leader Khamenei Bloomberg.com · 4h ago
- Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei NPR · 7h ago
- Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war AP News · 7h ago
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