EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 7 MIN
Funeral held for Iran's late Supreme Leader
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The dayslong state funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has moved to Iraq following massive processions across Iran.Khamenei and several family members were killed months prior on February 28, 2026, in a joint U.S.-Israeli military strike that triggered a regional war. The state funeral was postponed until July 2026 while the conflict played out. Over fears of further leadership targets, the U.S. and Iran agreed to a temporary one-week pause in hostilities to allow the multi-city processions to take place safely.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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