POLITICSJul 4 · 21:46 UTCBBC WORLD

Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

The funeral of Iran's former supreme leader is considered an intensely political moment. Authorities anticipate up to 20 million people attending ceremonies in Iran and Iraq over the next days.

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