US pressured dozens of countries to boycott Tehran funeral, Iranian source says

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The United States pressured many countries to boycott funeral ceremonies in Tehran for an Iranian leader, but nearly 100 nations defied the US and sent delegations.

TEHRAN — The United States launched an extensive campaign to pressure countries into staying away from the funeral ceremonies for Iran's martyred Leader, a senior Iranian official has revealed, as nearly 100 nations ultimately defied Washington and sent delegations to Tehran.