Iran is Burning From Within: The Lie Behind Khamenei's Funeral
The regime in Iran is preparing for the massive funeral of the eliminated supreme leader, aiming to project an image of a nation united in mourning. At the same time, the country's security apparatuses continue…
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The regime is staging a mass funeral for its killed supreme leader to project national unity, but internal sources indicate the state is simultaneously intensifying repression of civil society and dissent. The foreign wars with the US and Israel are being cited as justification for silencing internal critique. The gap between the projected image and the reality of crackdowns may widen as the funeral proceeds.