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Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 6, 2026
· 4 min read
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mourners dressed in black flooded into Iran’s capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs of people calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Khamenei’s flag-draped coffin, and those of mem...
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Why this matters in The Minneapolis
For Minneapolis residents with ties to the Middle East, the massive funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may resonate deeply. The Twin Cities are home to a sizable Iranian-American community, and the outpouring of grief and calls for revenge in Tehran may reflect the complex emotions and concerns of local families with roots in the region. As the US negotiates with Iran over a permanent end to the war, Minneapolis residents may be watching the developments closely, aware of the potential impact on their loved ones and the global community. The city's own experiences with international diplomacy and cultural exchange may also inform local perspectives on the situation, as Minneapolis has a long history of engaging with global issues and fostering dialogue between different communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mourners dressed in black flooded into Iran’s capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs of people calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Khamenei’s flag-draped coffin, and those of mem...
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