Iranian regime shows its power as defiant Tehran turns out for Khamenei’s funeral

“It is important to note that this is the real Islamic Republic of Iran,” one mourner told NBC News. “The popularity of the people is the real power.”

TEHRAN, Iran — They turned out in force to pay their respects and show defiance.

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