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Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 3, 2026
· 9 min read
By Mostafa Salem, Aida Karimi
(CNN) — Four months after he was killed at the outset of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being memorialized in a weeklong funeral spectacle stretching across five cities in two countries, with millions of mourners expected to attend.
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Key takeaway Authorities in neighboring Iraq, where Shiite Muslims are a majority, say millions of mourners are expected to pay respects.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The grand funeral spectacle for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may seem like a distant event, but its impact can be felt in El Paso , a city with a significant military presence. The US-Israeli war on Iran has already had far-reaching consequences, and the costly conflict may lead to increased military deployments from Fort Bliss, affecting local families and the economy. Furthermore, the economic hardship faced by Iran may also have a ripple effect on the global economy, potentially impacting El Paso's trade and commerce. As the city's residents celebrate the 250th US Independence Day, they may also be keeping a close eye on the developments in Iran, aware that the geopolitical tensions can have a direct impact on their community. The local community may be watching to see how the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's public debut will shape the future of US-Iran relations and what that means for El Paso.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? By Mostafa Salem, Aida Karimi
(CNN) — Four months after he was killed at the outset of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being memorialized in a weeklong funeral spectacle stretching across five cities in two countries, with millions of mourners expected to attend.
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