At least 13 countries, including several in Eastern Europe, Africa, the Gulf and East Asia, decided against attending the funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei under US pressure, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported.

Iran is preparing for one of the largest state funerals in its modern history following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Officials say more than 90 countries have expressed…

Ali Khamenei, who was the Supreme Leader of Iran, was assassinated during the joint strikes by the United States and Israel on February 28. | World News