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High security night vigil ahead of official Khamenei funeral
High security measures, including riot police and barricades, were in place at the Grand Mosalla complex in Tehran as crowds gathered for a 10-hour wait to view the remains of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on 28 February by Israeli-US strikes. The funeral ceremonies, lasting six days until Monday, began with the remains lying in state day and night starting Saturday.
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