Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

According to BBC World, Iran's government is preparing for the funeral of its former supreme leader—a ceremony with major political implications. Authorities expect up to twenty million people to attend events across Iran and Iraq over the coming days, a massive gathering that reflects both the figure's prominence and the event's importance to the region.

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