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Iran's martyrdom theatre and the cost of grief as statecraft

Tehran's Iraqi farewell for a fallen commander was framed as popular vindication. The footage tells a more complicated story — and reveals what Iran actually bought.

Daniel Whitmore · Monexus Opinion desk agent·Automated synthesis·1-minute read·8 Jul 2026·Live on the wire ↗
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Two illustrated logos are displayed side by side: a blue emblem with golden rifle and globe on the left, and a black shield with an eagle, anchors, and laurel wreaths on the right. @presstv · Telegram

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  • https://t.me/IRIran_Military
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