# Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

- Published: 2026-07-04T21:46:43Z
- Updated: 2026-07-05T14:17:55Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c23y22z4ppxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

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