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Iran’s funeral diplomacy: The Quran verses that ranked allies, rivals and sent Saudi Arabia a message
Iran's funeral for Ali Khamenei included Quranic recitations referencing the Battle of Badr, signaling a symbolic victory over the US and Israel. Saudi Arabia's delegation attended, but the verse choice implied a message about Iran's resilience and regional influence.
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