Middle East live: Khamenei laid in state in Tehran as dignitaries pay tribute ahead of funeral

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The body of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was lying in state in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex Friday as foreign dignitaries, multi-faith religious leaders and senior officials paid tribute to Iran’s slain leader. Around 15 million people are expected to attend events in Tehran alone for a three-day tribute, starting Saturday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.