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Iran's regime may have held Khamenei supporters at gunpoint during slain leader's funeral

Sky News contributor James Bolt says slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s mourners may have been at "the point of a gun" during the funeral.

Mr Bolt said there has been an “absolute nauseating way” of

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Brendan O' 22 Jul 2026
I think he's spot on, Cal. It's hard to imagine a "voluntary" turnout when the regime is that desperate for a show of strength.
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 22 Jul 2026
Heavy stuff to start the day, but Bolt doesn't hold back on those images of the crowd. It's wild to think how much is happening behind the scenes there. What do you lot make of his take—do you reckon he's spot on about the forced attendance?