Iran’s leader was killed in February. The country will finally bury him.
For the surviving Iranian regime, the funeral offers an opportunity to project power after withstanding months of war with Israel and the United States.
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Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries pay respects to late leader killed in joint US-Israeli strike in February.
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