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

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral Saturday for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah…

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HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT

Left-leaningCenter-leftIran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of warThe Age (Australia)Mostly Factual
Right-leaningCrowds swell in Tehran as Iran begins farewell to slain KhameneiDaily Sabah (Turkey)Mixed
Center baseline · Washington's Top News (WTOP)Mostly FactualIran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

As of July 4, 2026 at 12:33 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral Saturday for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah….
The headline split The left frames it as "Iran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of war". The right frames it as "Crowds swell in Tehran as Iran begins farewell to slain Khamenei".
Match confidence High confidence. 44 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh

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

Framing confidenceStrong

76/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftIran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of war

The Age (Australia) · Center-left · News report

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

Washington's Top News (WTOP) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightIran opens Khamenei funeral ceremonies with calls for 'revenge, death to America'

The Jerusalem Post · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 4, 10:54 AM

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

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral Saturday for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah…

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CBS News WorldNews report · Jul 4, 12:33 PM

Mourners chant for revenge as dayslong funeral of Iran's slain leader begins

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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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Jul 4, 11:31 AM

Iran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of war

Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral Saturday for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Jul 4, 11:31 AM

Iran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of war

Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral Saturday for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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NBC News - WorldNews report · Jul 4, 11:25 AM

Huge crowds turn out in Tehran for funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Massive crowds showed up for the official start of the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran’s capital, on Saturday, the beginning of a multi-day ce...

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Middle East EyeNews report · Jul 4, 11:12 AM

Thousands flock to Tehran to mourn slain Supreme Leader

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Thousands flock to Tehran to mourn slain Supreme Leader Thousands of mourners thronged to Tehran to pay their respect to Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khameini on Saturday. Sprayed with m...

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The IndependentNews report · Jul 4, 10:55 AM

Iran-US war latest: Mourners gather as six-day funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei starts in Tehran

Iran warned the US and Israel that any attacks during the public funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jul 4, 10:45 AM

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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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 4, 10:45 AM

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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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 4, 10:45 AM

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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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 4, 10:45 AM

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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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 4, 10:45 AM

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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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jul 4, 10:45 AM

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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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 4, 10:45 AM

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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The Jerusalem PostNews report · Jul 4, 10:26 AM

Iran opens Khamenei funeral ceremonies with calls for 'revenge, death to America'

Iran is seeking to mobilize millions of mourners for Khamenei’s week long funeral processions across Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Kerbala, and Mashhad.

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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Jul 4, 10:25 AM

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

Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral Saturday for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow.

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jul 4, 10:16 AM

Millions mourn Iran’s Ali Khamenei amid historic funeral procession

Mourners pack Tehran streets for Khamenei’s funeral, with ceremonies spanning cities and ending in Mashhad burial.

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Dawn PakistanNews report · Jul 4, 10:16 AM

Huge crowds gather in Iran as funeral ceremonies for assassinated supreme leader begin

Vast crowds of Iranians massed in Tehran on Saturday to begin almost a week of funeral ceremonies for supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — who was assassinated in a US-Israeli strike on...

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Financial TimesNews report · Jul 4, 10:04 AM

Iran mourners demand revenge at ayatollah’s funeral

The week-long remembrance is intended to demonstrate public support for the regime

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BBC WorldNews report · Jul 4, 9:45 AM

Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

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Daily Sabah (Turkey)News report · Jul 4, 9:44 AM

Crowds swell in Tehran as Iran begins farewell to slain Khamenei

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Saturday as Iran began days of funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests i...

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Times of IsraelNews report · Jul 4, 9:32 AM

Mourners chant ‘death’ to America and Israel as Iran begins days-long Khamenei funeral

Millions expected to flood Tehran's streets as slain supreme leader's casket starts journey through cities in Iran and Iraq; unclear if his son and successor, Mojtaba, will appear

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NDTVNews report · Jul 4, 9:28 AM

"Avenge Blood Of Our Leader": Mourners Gather For Ali Khamenei's Funeral

The mourners, some in tears, made their way through strict security towards the courtyard where Khamenei's coffin was placed for people to pay their respects.

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 9:27 AM

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, 9:27 AM

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, 9:27 AM

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, 9:27 AM

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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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 9:27 AM

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, 9:27 AM

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, 9:27 AM

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, 9:27 AM

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, 9:27 AM

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, 9:27 AM

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, 9:27 AM

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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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 4, 9:27 AM

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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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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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 4, 9:27 AM

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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The Sun (US)News report · Jul 4, 9:25 AM

Iran begins six-day funeral for Ayatollah as mourners flock to Tehran months after regime’s supreme leader’s death

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IRAN has begun a six-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei four months after the dictator was killed in a US-Israeli strike. Mourners have flocked to Tehran to commemorate t...

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EuronewsNews report · Jul 4, 9:23 AM

Iranians mourn as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin

Large crowds gathered in Tehran as Iran began six days of funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the US-Israeli conflict.

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Sky NewsNews report · Jul 4, 9:20 AM

Thousands gather for funeral of Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei

A days-long funeral is under way in Tehran for Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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France 24News report · Jul 4, 8:44 AM

15 million people expected to attend former supreme leader's funeral

Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in ​Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began with the national anthem, religious...

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jul 4, 8:06 AM

Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran, in photos

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as mourn...

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The Straits TimesNews report · Jul 4, 7:41 AM

‘Revenge, revenge’: Iran mourners gather for Khamenei’s funeral

Thousands gathered in Tehran expressing vows to avenge the supreme leader's death.

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Arkansas Democrat-GazetteNews report · Jul 4, 7:41 AM

Iran prepares for Khamenei’s funeral

TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with banners across Tehran urging the public to rise up in support of the Is...

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Details76/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 44 sources
76/99 Wording GapHigh confidence44 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 44 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jul 4, 7:41 AM: The Straits Times joined the source map.

Jul 4, 7:41 AM: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette joined the source map.

Jul 4, 8:06 AM: The Seattle Times joined the source map.

Jul 4, 8:44 AM: France 24 joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 76/99 and story health is stable · 44 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.