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Iran’s Funeral for Khamenei Marks Shift to Nationalistic Military Leadership

As Khamenei’s funeral concludes in Mashhad, Iran signals a transition from theocratic rule to a more nationalistic military leadership amid renewed US-Iran strikes.

Jul 9, 2026, 3:45 PM France 24 English

Angela Diffleyperson USgeography Mashhadtopic As Iranperson FRANCEgeography Khamenei Marks Shiftperson Nationalistic Military Leadershipperson As Khameneiperson Funeraltopic Supreme Leader Khameneiperson United Statesgeography US President Trumptopic

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Iran's week-long funeral processions for Supreme Leader Khamenei are concluding with the coffin's arrival in Mashhad. The events have been marked by mass gatherings chanting revenge slogans against former US President Trump. This period coincides with a resurgence of strikes between the United States and Iran. Observers note that the funeral serves as a demonstration to the world of a regime that has endured ongoing conflict. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley provides further insight into these developments.

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