Saudi Arabia’s tribute to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has sparked fresh controversy after a Quranic verse recited during the state funeral triggered heated debate online. The ceremony, attended by senior regional delegations, drew attention not only for the rare Saudi presence in Tehran but also for the symbolic religious message interpreted by many as referencing recent regional conflicts. Was the verse simply part of the funeral tradition, or did it carry a deeper political signal?
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