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Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald Trump.

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Same story. Different framing. Left, center, and right outlets are covering the same event. Here’s how each side worded it.

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HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT

Left-leaningMillions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali KhameneiThe Guardian UKMixed
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Right-leaningCenter-rightIranian ex-pres. Ahmadinejad, Kataib Hezbollah figures attend Khamenei funeral as Iran vows revengeThe Jerusalem PostMostly Factual
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Center baseline · WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)HighIran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

As of July 6, 2026 at 10:27 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald Trump.
The headline split The left frames it as "Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei". The right frames it as "Iranian ex-pres. Ahmadinejad, Kataib Hezbollah figures attend Khamenei funeral as Iran vo...".
Match confidence High confidence. 32 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh

32 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

Framing confidenceStrong

81/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftIranian mourners call for revenge on Trump during Khamenei funeral procession

Globe and Mail · Center-left · News report

CenterIran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightIranian ex-pres. Ahmadinejad, Kataib Hezbollah figures attend Khamenei funeral as Iran vows revenge

The Jerusalem Post · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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Center-leftHigh
Globe and MailNews report · Jul 6, 10:27 AM

Iranian mourners call for revenge on Trump during Khamenei funeral procession

Late Ayatollah’s successor yet to be seen in public, peace talks delayed a week due to mourning ceremonies

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CenterHigh
CBS News WorldNews report · Jul 6, 10:10 AM

12-hour funeral procession for slain leader through streets of Tehran underway

An estimated 15 to 20 million people, along with foreign dignitaries and religious leaders, were expected to take part in the ceremonies, which will last for several days.

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CenterMostly Factual
Times of IsraelNews report · Jul 6, 9:59 AM

Masses accompany Khamenei funeral procession through Tehran as throngs chant for revenge

Flag-draped coffins of slain leader, relatives paraded on truck through crowded capital, as mourners call for death to Trump and Netanyahu; Katz vows same fate for new supreme leader

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Times of IndiaNews report · Jul 6, 9:55 AM

'Will never forget this gesture of friendship': Iran thanks India for attending Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Iran's Embassy in India expressed deep gratitude to New Delhi for its participation in the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The presence of an official delega...

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CenterMostly Factual
Dawn PakistanNews report · Jul 6, 9:48 AM

Millions gather as funeral procession of Iran's assassinated supreme leader begins in Tehran

Vast crowds gathered for the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, with authorities estimating millions were on the streets in...

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Hindustan TimesNews report · Jul 6, 9:29 AM

‘Iran will never forget': Tehran's gratitude to India for attending Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

An Indian delegation including Congress leader Salman Khursheed and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti represented India at Khamenei's funeral last week.

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Financial Times - WorldNews report · Jul 6, 9:15 AM

Millions attend funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Event in Tehran expected to be centrepiece of one of the regime’s largest public displays of support

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The Straits TimesNews report · Jul 6, 9:01 AM

Iranian mourners call for vengeance on Trump during Khamenei funeral procession

July 6 - Crowds of Iranians marched through the streets of Tehran on Monday in a funeral procession for slain leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the biggest day yet in a week of massive memoria...

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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CenterHigh
WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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CenterHigh
WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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CenterHigh
WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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CenterHigh
WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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CenterHigh
KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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CenterHigh

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

Open source
CenterHigh
WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 6, 8:56 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Mourners flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs calling for the death of President Donald...

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CenterHigh
WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 6, 8:45 AM

Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral

Iran has begun a procession through its capital, Tehran, for the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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CenterMostly Factual
Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 6, 8:27 AM

Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mourners dressed in black flooded into Iran’s capital Monday for a procession as part of the…

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India TodayNews report · Jul 6, 8:24 AM

At Tehran's Azadi Square, Khamenei's ringed hand is new symbol of defiance

At Tehrans Azadi Square Khameneis ringed hand is new symbol of defiance

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Center-rightMostly Factual
The Jerusalem PostNews report · Jul 6, 8:23 AM

Iranian ex-pres. Ahmadinejad, Kataib Hezbollah figures attend Khamenei funeral as Iran vows revenge

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His funeral, delayed due to the ongoing war, began on Saturday with chants of "death to America, death to Israel," while the ceremonies are expected to last at least a week.

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Vanguard (Nigeria)News report · Jul 6, 8:13 AM

Khamenei funeral procession begins in Tehran as huge crowds expected

The funeral procession for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on Monday, state television reported, as authorities prepared for crowds that could rival those that turne...

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The Guardian UKNews report · Jul 6, 7:28 AM

Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei

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Crowds swelled through Tehran as mourners dressed in black carried flags proclaiming: ‘We will rise’ A crowd of millions assembled on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinate...

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South China Morning PostNews report · Jul 6, 6:41 AM

Crowds of mourners gather in Tehran for Khamenei funeral procession

Vast crowds gathered for the funeral procession of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, with authorities estimating millions were on the streets in numbers that cou...

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France 24News report · Jul 6, 6:28 AM

Khamenei funeral procession begins in Tehran, draws massive crowds of mourners

The funeral procession for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei set out Monday morning through the streets of Tehran, according to state television, on the third day of a state...

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Middle East EyeNews report · Jul 6, 5:47 AM

Iran state media says millions attending former supreme leader's funeral procession

Iran state media says millions attending former supreme leader's funeral procession Iranian media is reporting that millions have gathered on the streets of its capital to mourn the late Su...

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Details81/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 32 sources
81/99 Wording GapHigh confidence32 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 32 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jul 6, 5:47 AM: Middle East Eye joined the source map.

Jul 6, 6:28 AM: France 24 joined the source map.

Jul 6, 6:41 AM: South China Morning Post joined the source map.

Jul 6, 7:28 AM: The Guardian UK joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 81/99 and story health is stable · 32 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.