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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET

Iran opens six-day funeral for Khamenei as successor stays away

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Iran began a six-day funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 4th. His successor was notably absent from the proceedings.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 9 hr ago, when New York Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

The Gateway Pundit 3 hr ago
Iran Begins 6 Day Funeral on July 4th for Former Leader Khamenei with Dead Tyrant’s Coffin – Successor Is Noticeably Absent

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

New York Times 9 hr ago
The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei

Coverage timeline

Jul 4, 4:22 PM ET
9 hr ago
New York Times
The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei
Jul 4, 10:00 PM ET
3 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
Iran Begins 6 Day Funeral on July 4th for Former Leader Khamenei with Dead Tyrant’s Coffin – Successor Is Noticeably Absent
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