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Al Jazeera English·4 min read·medium

What is the religious and political messaging behind Khamenei’s funeral? - Al Jazeera

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Maziar Motamedi
What is the religious and political messaging behind Khamenei’s funeral? - Al Jazeera
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The Iranian government is utilizing religious symbolism and state-organized ceremonies following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to project national unity. The campaign emphasizes the concept of martyrdom and defiance, framing the transition of power to his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as a divine duty.

The Islamic Republic is leaning into religious imagery to hone its political messaging locally and across the region.

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