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5 min readThe funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is underway in Tehran, drawing massive crowds who chanted “death to America” as they visited his casket and those of four family members killed alongside him in U.S.-Israeli air strikes in February. NPR’s Hadil Al Shati reports the ceremonies come during a fragile ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. While the current Iranian leader was absent, Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, the Iranian president, and the speaker of parliament were seen praying near the coffins. The funeral processions mark a solemn moment in a region still on edge, with the late supreme leader’s burial set to proceed amid ongoing tensions.
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- 1 (00:21) **Funeral for Late Iranian Supreme Leader Underway in Tehran** - Large crowds gather for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes in February, amid a fragile ceasefire.
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- 3 (02:22) **Wildfires Rage Across Western U.S. and Colorado** - Hot, dry weather and strong winds drive fires; Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado burns over 85,000 acres with zero containment.
- 4 (03:17) **NATO Leaders to Meet in Ankara Next Week** - Summit expected to focus on alliance's future, with President Trump likely pressing allies on defense spending.
- 5 (03:50) **Britain's NHS Launches TikTok Channel to Counter Online Misinformation** - Health service creates evidence-based content aimed at young people, covering hydration, testicular checks, and skin cancer warnings.
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- 7 (02:48) "A firefighter came in to the place and said, 'You gotta go, gotta go,' and we could see the fire coming." - Evacuee Sid Heptic on the Aspen Acres Fire.
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