Khamenei's 'target-rich' funeral is Iran’s biggest security gamble, sends message to US: expert
Iran's July funeral for Khamenei is a high-stakes bet that any peace deal with the U.S. will hold, creating a target-rich event, expert warns.
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Mojtaba Khamenei Khamenei's 'target-rich' funeral is Iran’s biggest security gamble, sends message to US: expert Counterterrorism expert says the regime is reframing the conflict by burying its leader as a 'victor, not a victim' By Emma Bussey Fox News Published June 14, 2026 5:16pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Appointment Ali Khamenei's son as new Iranian supreme leader may be a sign conflict is far from done Fox News correspondent Nate Foy reports on Iran choosing a new Supreme Leader as Israel continues to face missile and drone attacks on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran's decision to hold a July funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is a high-stakes bet that any emerging…
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