Tehran, July 1, 2026 (AFP) - Why were these cities and shrines chosen for Ali Khamenei's funeral journey?

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2026-07-01

The funeral ceremonies for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will pass through a series of locations that reflect the religious, political and ideological pillars of the Islamic republic. From the seat of power in Tehran to the Shia holy cities of Qom, Karbala, Najaf and finally Mashhad, each stop holds symbolic importance. - Political, religious stage - The public viewing at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on Saturday places the decease......

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