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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
By Nasser Karimi And Jon Gambrell, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 4, 2026
· 3 min read
Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86.Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei’s body in a glass case at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran’s capital. Mourners we...
Key takeaway Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei’s body in a glass case at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran’s capital.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's sizable Iranian community is likely to be closely watching the developments in Tehran, where the funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is underway. The city's own cultural and religious diversity may be reflected in the reactions of local Iranian residents, who may be gathering to mourn or pay their respects to the late Supreme Leader. As the international situation continues to unfold, with potential implications for global relations and regional stability, San Antonio's residents with ties to the region will be looking for ways to stay informed and connected to their heritage. The timing of the funeral, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the creation of the US, may also spark discussions and reflections among locals about the complex history and geopolitics at play. As the city's own international relationships and cultural exchanges continue to grow, the local Iranian community's response to these events will be an important aspect of San Antonio's diverse social fabric.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86.Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei’s body in a glass case at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran’s capital. Mourners we...
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