Millions expected at delayed Khamenei funeral as Iran seeks to project strength

ONP Summary
Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader for 37 years, was killed in February airstrikes. His state funeral is set to begin July 4 with week-long ceremonies expected to draw millions of mourners and international delegations from over 100 countries.
Progressive: Progressive outlets frame the funeral as a moment of defiance and retaliation against foreign aggression, emphasizing national mobilization and collective grievance.
Moderate: Centrist media describe the event as a massive state ceremony projecting Iran's institutional strength and demonstrating the state's capacity for large-scale organization.
Conservative: Conservative outlets focus on factual details—funeral timeline, expected attendance numbers, and international diplomatic participation from dozens of countries.
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Four months after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran is preparing for a massive multi-day funeral.
It’s a calculated move by the regime to project strength and unity during a shaky peace deal with the U.S. ...