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Powerful general appears in public as Iran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeral
By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 3, 2026
· 3 min read
A powerful general who leads Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged publicly for the first time in months as Tehran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photos published online by Iranian state media showed Gen. Ahmad Vahidi attendi...
Key takeaway Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting about the funeral of Khamenei, 86, then sitting alongside his casket as Iran's theocracy held a smaller service for him Thursday night near the supreme leader's former home in downtown Tehran.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The emergence of Gen. Ahmad Vahidi from hiding as Tehran prepares for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral has significant implications for the international community, but for Tomball residents, the impact may be felt in the local economy. As a major player in Iran's negotiations with the US, Vahidi's actions could influence global markets and potentially affect the price of oil, a crucial industry in the Houston area. With Tomball being part of the Houston metropolitan area, any fluctuations in the oil market could have a ripple effect on local businesses and residents. Additionally, the city's diverse community may include individuals with ties to Iran or the Middle East, who may be closely following the developments in Tehran and their potential impact on international relations. As the situation unfolds, Tomball residents may want to keep a close eye on how the funeral proceedings and subsequent power dynamics in Iran could affect their daily lives and the local economy.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A powerful general who leads Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged publicly for the first time in months as Tehran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photos published online by Iranian state media showed Gen. Ahmad Vahidi attendi...
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