Masses gather in Iraq’s holy Shiite cities as Khamenei funeral frenzy crosses border

Vast crowds of Iraqis gathered in the holy Shiite cities of Najaf and Karbala to pay tribute to Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi following his death in a helicopter crash. Iranian state media released new footage purportedly showing the strike that killed him, while the funeral procession for the leader, described by mourners as 'unforgettable,' continued across the border.

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