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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Jul 5, 12:39 AM
Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran
Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran
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Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran
Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran
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HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningCenter-leftHuge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral
New York Times WorldMostly Factual
Right-leaningCenter-rightIran Begins Khamenei's Funeral in Show of Defiance Against the U.S.
RealClearDefenseMostly Factual
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The Sydney Morning HeraldHighDayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran
As of July 5, 2026 at 1:28 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran.
The headline split The left frames it as "Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral". The right frames it as "Iran Begins Khamenei's Funeral in Show of Defiance Against the U.S.".
Match confidence High confidence. 14 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
14 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceModerate
75/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftHuge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral
New York Times World · Center-left · News report
CenterDayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran
The Sydney Morning Herald · Center · News report
Right / center-rightIran Begins Khamenei's Funeral in Show of Defiance Against the U.S.
RealClearDefense · Center-right · News report
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CenterHigh
India TodayNews report · Jul 5, 1:28 AM
Can take them out with one shot: Trump on Iranian leaders at Khamenei funeral
Can take them out with one shot Trump on Iranian leaders at Khamenei funeral
Center-leftMostly Factual
New York Times WorldNews report · Jul 5, 1:03 AM
Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral
As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.
Center-leftMostly Factual
The HinduNews report · Jul 5, 12:49 AM
West Asia war updates on July 4, 2026: Huge crowds throng Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral ceremonies
Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei's body in a glass case at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran's capital
Center-leftMostly Factual
The Age (Australia)News report · Jul 5, 12:39 AM
Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran
Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran
CenterHigh
Japan TimesNews report · Jul 4, 11:41 PM
Prayers to be offered for Iran’s Khamenei on day two of funeral ceremonies
On Saturday, vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic Republic had massed for the start of the public funeral ceremonies.
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Center-leftMostly Factual
NBC News - WorldNews report · Jul 4, 11:07 PM
Inside Tehran as funeral for late Iranian supreme leader
NBC News’ Richard Engel is in Tehran where huge crowds are gathering for the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Our team was at the mosque where mourners were chanti...
Center-leftHigh
CBS NewsNews report · Jul 4, 10:01 PM
Mourners chant for revenge as dayslong funeral of Iran's slain leader begins
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The flag-draped casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was put on display in Tehran with millions expected to attend his dayslong funeral.
Center-leftMixed
Middle East EyeNews report · Jul 4, 9:59 PM
Iran says Khamenei commemoration drew delegates from 70 countries
Iran says Khamenei commemoration drew delegates from 70 countries Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said representatives from more than 70 countries attended commemorations for the...
CenterMostly Factual
Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jul 4, 9:08 PM
Masses of Iranians defy heatwave on second day of Khamenei’s funeral
Iran has marked the second day of funeral processions for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Center-leftMostly Factual
NPR - WorldNews report · Jul 4, 9:03 PM
Iran begins week of funeral celebrations for Khamenei
Foreign dignitaries are gathering in Iran for a week of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.
CenterHigh
France 24News report · Jul 4, 8:28 PM
Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi officials attend funeral ceremonies for Iran's Khamenei
Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque to pay their respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Among them were representatives from...
CenterHigh
Straight Arrow NewsNews report · Jul 4, 7:30 PM
Dayslong funeral begins for Iran’s late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran began funeral proceedings for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
Center-rightMostly Factual
RealClearDefenseNews report · Jul 4, 7:16 PM
Iran Begins Khamenei's Funeral in Show of Defiance Against the U.S.
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WSJ Iran began six days of funereal ceremony for its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...
Details75/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 14 sources
75/99 Wording GapHigh confidence14 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 14 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
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Jul 4, 7:16 PM: RealClearDefense joined the source map.
Jul 4, 7:30 PM: Straight Arrow News joined the source map.
Jul 4, 8:28 PM: France 24 joined the source map.
Jul 4, 9:03 PM: NPR - World joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 75/99 and story health is stable · 14 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.