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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) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
The funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while a significant international event, has implications for the San Antonio area as well. As the US marks its 250th anniversary, the timing of the funeral and the chants of "Death to America" by the crowds in Tehran serve as a stark reminder of the complex and often tense relationship between the US and Iran. For Alamo Heights residents, this tension can have a direct impact on the local economy, particularly in the areas of trade and commerce. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for international oil trade, is a key point of contention between the US and Iran, and any disruptions to the flow of oil could have far-reaching effects on the local business community. As the situation continues to unfold, Alamo Heights residents may want to keep a close eye on how the US-Iran negotiations progress and how they may impact the local economy.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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