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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

The dayslong ceremonies come as Iran navigates leadership changes and renewed tensions with Israel and the United States following Khamenei's death.

5 Left26 Center3 Right
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-leaningCenter-leftIran Starts Khamenei Funeral With Stark Warning. A Potential Hormuz Foray By UK-France Irks TehranInternational Business TimesMostly Factual
Right-leaningThousands gather for Iranian Ayatollah’s funeral, vowing to avenge his bloodOANLow
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Center baseline · WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)HighIran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

As of July 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened The dayslong ceremonies come as Iran navigates leadership changes and renewed tensions with Israel and the United States following Khamenei's death.
The headline split The left frames it as "Iran Starts Khamenei Funeral With Stark Warning. A Potential Hormuz Foray By UK-France Ir...". The right frames it as "Thousands gather for Iranian Ayatollah’s funeral, vowing to avenge his blood".
Match confidence High confidence. 34 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh

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

Framing confidenceStrong

88/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftIran Starts Khamenei Funeral With Stark Warning. A Potential Hormuz Foray By UK-France Irks Tehran

International Business Times · Center-left · News report

CenterIran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightIran Begins Khamenei's Funeral in Show of Defiance Against the U.S.

RealClearDefense · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jul 4, 3:08 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

The dayslong ceremonies come as Iran navigates leadership changes and renewed tensions with Israel and the United States following Khamenei's death.

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Center-rightMostly Factual
RealClearDefenseNews report · Jul 4, 6:08 PM

Iran Begins Khamenei's Funeral in Show of Defiance Against the U.S.

WSJ Iran began six days of funereal ceremony for its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...

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Center-leftMostly Factual
International Business TimesNews report · Jul 4, 5:50 PM

Iran Starts Khamenei Funeral With Stark Warning. A Potential Hormuz Foray By UK-France Irks Tehran

Iran's warning assumes significance as it signals a hardline position on the Strait as backroom negotiations are on to end the conflict despite the shaky ceasefire talks with the US. Iran s...

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Center-rightMostly Factual
The American ConservativeNews report · Jul 4, 4:55 PM

Iran Negotiations Day 17: Huge Crowds Turn out for Khamenei’s Funeral in Tehran

State of the Union: Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized what he called “the war-addicted current Israeli government,” in response to threats by Israeli lawmakers.

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Vanguard (Nigeria)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

Iran-backed Hezbollah, Hamas attend Khamenei funeral ceremonies

Hamas said in a statement that its delegation was led by the head of its political bureau, Mohammed Darwish and included other bureau members such as Bassem Naim.

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Center-leftMostly Factual
NDTVNews report · Jul 4, 4:46 PM

At Ali Khamenei's Funeral, Hezbollah And Hamas Members Meet Iran's Araghchi

Most foreign officials and dignitaries paid their respects on Friday to Khamenei, who ruled Iran from 1989 and was killed aged 86 along with several members of his family and top officials...

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OANNews report · Jul 4, 4:31 PM

Thousands gather for Iranian Ayatollah’s funeral, vowing to avenge his blood

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Crowds of thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran for a multi-day funeral for slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by an Israeli strike on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli attack...

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserNews report · Jul 4, 4:30 PM

Iranians flock to week-long funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

TEHRAN, Iran >> Tens of thousands of Iranians thronged a vast outdoor prayer complex in Tehran today to view the coffins of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader killed at the start of...

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CBS NewsNews report · Jul 4, 4:20 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.

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Center-leftVery High
PBS NewsHourNews report · Jul 4, 4:13 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Mourners wept at the sight of Khamenei's coffin alongside those of his family members also killed in the airstrike, with some chanting: "Our word is one! Revenge! Revenge!"

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The New York TimesNews report · Jul 4, 4:12 PM

The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei

Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country, with a funeral unlike any other in recent history.

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CenterMostly Factual
Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jul 4, 3:49 PM

Iran promotes message of continuity and revenge at Khamenei commemoration

Iran will be shut down on Sunday and Monday to encourage more mourners to join funeral procession.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 4, 3:08 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

The dayslong ceremonies come as Iran navigates leadership changes and renewed tensions with Israel and the United States following Khamenei's death.

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CenterHigh
WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 4, 3:08 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

The dayslong ceremonies come as Iran navigates leadership changes and renewed tensions with Israel and the United States following Khamenei's death.

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CenterHigh
KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 4, 3:08 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

The dayslong ceremonies come as Iran navigates leadership changes and renewed tensions with Israel and the United States following Khamenei's death.

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CenterHigh
WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 4, 3:08 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

The dayslong ceremonies come as Iran navigates leadership changes and renewed tensions with Israel and the United States following Khamenei's death.

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CenterHigh
KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jul 4, 3:08 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

The dayslong ceremonies come as Iran navigates leadership changes and renewed tensions with Israel and the United States following Khamenei's death.

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CenterHigh
WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 4, 3:08 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

The dayslong ceremonies come as Iran navigates leadership changes and renewed tensions with Israel and the United States following Khamenei's death.

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CenterHigh
WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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CenterHigh
KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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CenterHigh

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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CenterHigh
WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 4, 3:04 PM

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader killed in war

Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

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Details88/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 34 sources
88/99 Wording GapHigh confidence34 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 34 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jul 4, 3:04 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 4, 3:04 PM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 4, 3:04 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Jul 4, 3:04 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 88/99 and story health is stable · 34 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.