Iran's week-long funeral processions for Supreme Leader Khamenei are concluding with the coffin's arrival in Mashhad. The events have been marked by mass gatherings chanting revenge slogans against former US President Trump. This period coincides with a resurgence of strikes between the United States and Iran. Observers note that the funeral serves as a demonstration to the world of a regime that has endured ongoing conflict. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley provides further insight into these developments.
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Iran’s Funeral for Khamenei Marks Shift to Nationalistic Military Leadership
As Khamenei’s funeral concludes in Mashhad, Iran signals a transition from theocratic rule to a more nationalistic military leadership amid renewed US-Iran strikes.
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