Iran Opposition: Huge Turnout for Cleric's Funeral -- Voice of America
Mourners came from across Iran to the holy city of Qom to attend the burial of Ayatollah Montazeri.
Opposition forces in Iran say tens of thousands of people turned out for the funeral of Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri. The dissident cleric died Sunday, and supporters immediately took to the streets in mourning.
Mourners came from across Iran to the holy city of Qom to attend the burial of Ayatollah Montazeri.
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