Analysis: Iran is using Khamenei’s funeral as more than a memorial. The ceremonies are designed to project resilience, reassure allies, and signal that Tehran’s regional influence

Analysis: Iran is using Khamenei’s funeral as more than a memorial. The ceremonies are designed to project resilience, reassure allies, and signal that Tehran’s regional influence endures despite military setbacks and growing isolation. ✍️ @sfrantzman Link The theater of mourning: How Iran uses Khamenei’s funeral to project power and buy time - analysis Iran is burying Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a week-long ceremony.