Some officials said the outpouring of grief was intended to show the continuing close ties between Iraq and Iran despite U.S. efforts to hold sway in Baghdad.
Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/07/08/funeral-rites-irans-supreme-leader-shift-shiite-cities-iraq/
Author : Mustafa Salim
Publish date : 2026-07-08 10:21:00
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In Iraq, huge crowds mourning Iranian leader reveal limits of U.S. role
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