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By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 6 (Reuters) - Iran's theocratic rulers are mobilising mass crowds of the revolutionary faithful on the streets of Tehran, but behind the display of unity it is far from clear they have resolved gaping internal fractures over the economy and state repression.
Israel accuses a 20-year-old American of spying for Iran, adding to growing concerns over Tehran's alleged intelligence recruitment inside Israel.
The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran Friday with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
By Samia Nakhoul BEIRUT, July 6 (Reuters) - The funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was more than a national farewell. The sea of mourners in Tehran sent a message to the United States and Israel that their attempt to break the Islamic Republic had failed.
Even larger crowds are expected Monday, when Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s casket will be taken on a procession through the streets of Tehran.
Throughout the capital, the government is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral to project strength at a time of great uncertainty for Iran.
Iranian leaders have been seen praying over the coffins of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family members in Tehran on the second day of his public funeral. Follow for live updates.
Khamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?
The complex where mourners are paying their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this weekend is unfinished after nearly 40 years. Critics say it is emblematic of the unfulfilled promises of his rule.
After surviving months of strikes by two of the world’s most potent militaries, the regime has emerged emboldened.
