Iran ramps up security ahead of former supreme leader's funeral

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Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia says Iran’s military is on high alert ahead of the multi-day funeral for Khamenei, Al Jazeera reports, citing IRNA.

He said Iranian forces had stepped up their deployment for the arrival of senior officials and religious and political figures from various countries.

“The army’s ground, naval and air forces have expanded their active presence across the country’s borders to help ensure security,” he told the IRNA news agency.

He added that Iran’s air defence force is maintaining continuous surveillance of the country’s airspace.

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