So long Khamenei! Funeral for slain Iranian supreme leader killed in US, Israeli strikes to begin July 4th

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Iran has scheduled a state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to begin July 4th, coinciding with America's 250th birthday celebration. Khamenei was killed in strikes attributed to the US and Israel, according to Iranian officials. The timing of the funeral announcement on the American independence day has drawn notice for its symbolic resonance. Iran's leadership has not yet released full details about the multi-day funeral proceedings or where the final burial will take place. The funeral marks a significant moment for Iran's clerical establishment as it navigates succession and regional tensions following Khamenei's death.