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Inside Iran as mourners honor Khamenei while critics remain quiet

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Millions of Iranians have flooded the streets for the multi-day funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his assassination on February 28, 2026, in a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike. While state authorities claim the astronomical turnouts showcase the resilience and popular support of the Islamic Republic, underlying social fractures remain starkly visible as public dissent is heavily silenced.

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