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Thousands Gather, Khamenei Coffin Displayed, Deal Frees Billions

7/4/2026

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Tens of thousands gathered at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, chanting anti-U.S. slogans while viewing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin.
The coffin was moved outdoors under glass after lying in state and will remain on display until Sunday.
Authorities will move the remains to Qom, then to Najaf and Kerbala in Iraq, and to Mashhad for burial.
The cease-fire deal unfreezes billions of dollars in Iranian assets and grants sanctions waivers.

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Tens of thousands gathered at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, chanting anti-U.S. slogans while viewing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin.
The coffin was moved outdoors under glass after lying in state and will remain on display until Sunday.
Authorities will move the remains to Qom, then to Najaf and Kerbala in Iraq, and to Mashhad for burial.
The cease-fire deal unfreezes billions of dollars in Iranian assets and grants sanctions waivers.