POLITICSJul 3 · 06:44 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEQazi Zaid

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Iran has begun preparations for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies expected to draw over 20 million mourners. Washington and Tehran continue discussions on implementing a memorandum of understanding while tensions persist in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign delegations, including Pakistan’s interior minister, are present in Iran for the funeral.

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