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Iran’s Mourning Amid Economic Strife | Global News

Iran’s Mourning Amid Economic Strife | Global News

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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four family members were buried in a massive, emotionally charged funeral that drew millions to Tehran, symbolizing national unity and defiance amid economic turmoil and political tension. While the government projects a powerful image of mourning and religious leadership, many Iranians quietly resent the regime’s handling of recent protests and soaring inflation. The ceremonies elevate Khamenei as a global Shia icon, reinforcing Iran’s ideological identity, while the nation braces for economic recovery and a leadership transition — with his son Mojtaba, unseen since his father’s death, poised to take center stage in a volatile future.

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