Iran’s funeral diplomacy: The Quran verses that ranked allies, rivals and sent Saudi Arabia a message

Iran’s funeral diplomacy: The Quran verses that ranked allies, rivals and sent Saudi Arabia a message Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sat, 07/04/2026 - 20:23 The Quran recitations at Ali Khamenei's funeral revealed a Tehran speaking as a victor, not a mourner Mourners gather at the Grand Mosalla to pay their final respects to Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of his funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 4, 2026. (Atta Kenare/AFP) Off When the Saudi delegation stepped forward to pay respect