Allies Converge on Iran as Funeral Ceremonies for Supreme Leader Begin

The New York Times | July 3, 2026, 7:24 a.m. | Original
Foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, Pakistan and elsewhere are set to pay respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies get underway.
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