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Thousands mourn slain Iranian leader
Tens of thousands of Iranians attended a funeral in Tehran for slain leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with chants for revenge against the US. Three of Khamenei’s sons participated in a six-day procession, but Mojtaba, who succeeded him as supreme leader, did not attend. Analysts note Iran’s weakening leverage in US talks as increased oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduce its ability to threaten the global economy.
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