news Bbc World 2026-07-07

Iran's Mourning for Khamenei: A Political Spectacle of Resistance and Revenge

Iran's three days of public mourning for Supreme Leader Khamenei served as a carefully orchestrated political spectacle intended to project an image of resistance and deter opposition. The BBC's correspondent notes the leaders wanted to send a message to the world.

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