Iran Displays Khamenei Casket Ahead of Multi-Day Funeral
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- Ali Khamenei's casket is on display in Iran as the country prepares for days of funeral processions following his death.
- CNN characterizes the funeral as a 'colossal' display and a 'defiant message to Trump,' while Al Jazeera reports millions are expected to gather in Tehran.
Why it matters: CNN frames the 'colossal' funeral as a 'defiant message to Trump,' with Al Jazeera reporting millions gathering in Tehran — transforming a state mourning ceremony into an overt public display of defiance aimed at the U.S. president.
