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Khamenei to lead Haniyeh funeral prayers

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will lead prayers over Ismail Haniyeh's body ahead of the funeral procession beginning at Tehran University on Thursday, according to Iranian Mehr news agency.

Following the procession, which will conclude at Azadi (Freedom) Square, Haniyeh's body will be flown to Doha for burial.