Millions attend funeral procession for assassinated Iranian leader

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Millions gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's assassinated supreme leader, wearing black and carrying flags with slogans like "we will rise." The event marks a significant shift from recent protests and is framed by officials as a testament to national unity against external aggression, particularly from the US and Israel.

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