Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral

The New York Times | July 5, 2026, 11:52 a.m. | Original
Throughout the capital, the government is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral to project strength at a time of great uncertainty for Iran.
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