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Over 20 million expected in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral
Over 20 million people are expected in Tehran for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated by the US and Israel on 28 February, according to Iranian state TV. This would more than double Tehran’s population of roughly 10 million.
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