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Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
By Nasser Karimi And Jon Gambrell, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 4, 2026
· 5 min read
Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral on Saturday for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling for revenge against Israel and the United States.The funeral for Kh...
Key takeaway 28 airstrike in the opening moments of the Iran war, could provide a boost for the country's theocracy and its new supreme leader, his son Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For Terrell Hills residents with family ties to the Middle East or an interest in global politics, the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may seem like a distant event, but its impact could be felt closer to home. As the US navigates negotiations with Iran over a permanent end to the war, the local economy and trade could be affected. San Antonio's role as a major transportation hub, with its international airport and connections to the Port of Corpus Christi, makes it a key player in global trade. Any disruptions to trade agreements or increased tensions between the US and Iran could have a ripple effect on local businesses and industries. Additionally, the city's large military presence, with several major bases in the area, means that local residents may have personal connections to the conflict, making the developments in Iran a concern for the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral on Saturday for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling for revenge against Israel and the United States.The funeral for Kh...
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