Ahou Koutchesfahani, scholar in international relations and Iran expert, analyzes the funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of power by the Islamic Republic. The regime is seeking to send two messages: to its own population, by showing its control and ability to mobilize large crowds, and to the international community, by reinforcing the image of Khamenei as an anti-imperialist figure who stood up to the United States. Through these ceremonies, Tehran is also attempting to strengthen its narrative and rally support beyond its borders.
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