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History behind cities and shrines chosen for Ali Khamenei’s funeral journey
The funeral journey of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will pass through key cities and shrines, including Tehran, Qom, Karbala, Najaf, and Mashhad, each symbolizing religious, political, and ideological significance to the Islamic Republic. The route highlights the interplay between clerical authority and state power, with ceremonies at sites like Tehran’s Grand Mosalla and shrines in Iraq.
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