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Iran holds funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid regional tensions
Iran is holding extensive funeral processions for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who reportedly died on February 28 in an attack that also claimed the lives of family members. The ceremonies span multiple cities over several days, culminating in burial in Mashhad. The events occur amidst warnings from Iran to the US and Israel against potential attacks, and statements from US President Trump about American pressure on Iran.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 4 · Centre 7 · Right 5 n = 16
- Left (4): National Herald, Satya Hindi, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (7 votes, 8 outlets): Amar Ujala, Hindustan (Hindi) · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Jansatta, Mathrubhumi English, Navbharat Times, Telangana Today, The Lallantop
- Right (5 votes, 6 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Firstpost, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, The Pioneer
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Reuters