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In Tehran, huge throngs mourn assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Iran begins funeral proceedings for slain leader Ali Khamenei while his successor remains absent.

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🇬🇧 English Jul 5, 08:07 UTC
🇩🇪 German Jul 6, 13:24 UTC · Spiegel

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The brief

Iranians have begun the funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, who is described by coverage as a slain leader. The event marks the commencement of public mourning rites in Tehran. Coverage from Reuters notes the presence of three sons of the slain leader at the funeral.

It is emphasized that the successor did not appear at the event. The Economist has also included the commencement of the procession in its global brief. Coverage does not yet specify the identity of the absent successor or the full schedule for the funeral proceedings.

Further reports are expected to address the upcoming transition of power.

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Quick answers

Who attended the funeral?

Three sons of the slain leader appeared at the funeral, according to coverage.

Was the successor present?

No, coverage indicates that the successor did not appear at the event.

What is the current status?

Iranians have begun the funeral procession for the slain leader.

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Iran Ali Khamenei Funeral Succession Tehran

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