High-security night vigil ahead of official funeral of Khamenei
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-07-04 07:15 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Iran, Crime & Justice
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With riot police posted and barricades springing up, the venue for Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral resembled a fortified camp Friday evening, but that did not deter crowds from gathering for a nearly 10-hour wait before it opened.
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