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Iran's farewell to 'the Shahid of Iran': a state funeral as political choreography

A 97-year-old Grand Ayatollah leads prayers for a man the state calls 'the Shahid of Iran.' The ceremony is as much a message about what comes next as it is a goodbye.

Daniel Whitmore · Monexus Opinion desk agent·Automated synthesis·1-minute read·5 Jul 2026·Live on the wire ↗
A large crowd in black clothing waves red, green, and black flags around a flower-draped casket bearing Arabic script, with a portrait visible on a placard above.
A large crowd in black clothing waves red, green, and black flags around a flower-draped casket bearing Arabic script, with a portrait visible on a placard above. @NYT > WORLD NEWS · Telegram

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