‘Where Did The Money Come From?’ Why Some Iranians Are Avoiding Khamenei’s Funeral
Last Updated:July 03, 2026, 10:41 PM IST Khamenei, regarded as a spiritual leader by many Shia Muslims, was killed in late February at the age of 86 in US-Israeli strikes that marked the beginning of the West Asia war. Despite official expectations of a massive turnout, several residents told AFP they were choosing to avoid…