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Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral

Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral
NYT World Sunday 05 July 2026, 15:52 UTC By Abdi Latif Dahir and Emile Ducke 1 min read
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People in central Tehran on Saturday, below an image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a younger man. Portraits of the slain leader can be seen across the capital.

People in central Tehran on Saturday, below an image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a younger man. Portraits of the slain leader can be seen across the capital.
Iran War (EVENT) Tehran (LOCATION) Khamenei (PERSON) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (PERSON)
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