The Iranian authorities go all out to stage an elaborate weeklong spectacle.

NYT World Monday 06 July 2026, 12:45 UTC By Farnaz Fassihi 1 min read

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Mourners at the Grand Mosalla mosque in Tehran on Saturday.

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The Iranian authorities go all out to stage an elaborate weeklong spectacle.

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