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Khamenei's Funeral Draws Massive Crowds — But Exposes Deep Cracks at the Top of Iran
NYT > World News·Sunday, 5 July 2026
Huge crowds gathered in Tehran for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during US-Israeli attacks on Iran. While the public ceremonies projected unity, the absence of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has raised serious questions inside Iranian political circles about who is actually running the country. Open divisions among Iran's leaders are now visible.
Why It Matters
Iran is a major oil producer and a key player in West Asian geopolitics. A leadership vacuum or power struggle there could affect global oil prices and regional stability, both of which matter deeply to India.
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