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Israel Iran War · 9 April 2026

Iran's President joins mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei

Iran's President joins mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei

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Across Iran, vast crowds have gathered for nationwide mourning events, marking 40 days since the passing of former Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. President Masoud Pezeshkian joined a significant commemorative ceremony held in Tehran's Republic Square on Thursday. Similar ceremonies are observing in hundreds of cities and counties, where participants are chanting slogans and listening to eulogies.

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