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Live updates: Iran begins dayslong funeral for supreme leader - CNN

The first day of public ceremonies has begun as Iran pauses diplomacy with the US for the funeral. Follow for live updates.

CNN·4 July 2026 at 10:14·1 min read

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The first day of public ceremonies has begun as Iran pauses diplomacy with the US for the funeral. Follow for live updates.

GLOBAL — The first day of public ceremonies has begun as Iran pauses diplomacy with the US for the funeral.

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