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Iranian channel labels Ghalibaf's tears at Khamenei funeral 'crocodile tears'

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Iranian channel labels Ghalibaf's tears at Khamenei funeral 'crocodile tears'

Primary source Internal intake · 2 reviewed intake signals · Desk window 17:45

TL;DR

The Abu Ali Express channel described Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf's crying at the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as 'crocodile tears', according to the channel's coverage. The characterization comes amid ongoing funeral ceremonies in Tehran.

01 · THE DISPATCH

The Abu Ali Express channel, which monitors Iranian media, characterized the tears of Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf at the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as 'crocodile tears'. The post came during Friday afternoon's funeral proceedings. Ghalibaf has been a central figure in the funeral events, which The Zioneer has reported on extensively, including his call for 'blood revenge' against the West.

02 · How it developed

2 developments

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    Video footage shows Ghalibaf weeping over Khamenei's coffin.

  2. Iranian channel labels Ghalibaf's tears at Khamenei funeral 'crocodile tears'

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03 · Source and signal

Source and signal

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