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Khamenei's funeral used by Iran as a carefully staged show of strength
International relations scholar Ahou Koutchesfahani analyses the funeral of Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of power by Iran's Islamic Republic. Tehran sent two messages: to its own population, showcasing state control and crowd-mobilisation capacity, and to the international community, reinforcing Khamenei's image as an anti-imperialist leader who stood up to the United States. The ceremonies were also designed to strengthen Iran's narrative and rally support beyond its borders.
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