Khomeini's Long Shadow: 30 Years After the Iran Hostage Crisis

In 1989, Khomeini died of a heart attack at the age of 86. His funeral was attended by millions on a scorchingly hot day. In the above photo, the crowd is sprayed with water, to relieve the pressure of the heat.
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In 1989, Khomeini died of a heart attack at the age of 86. His funeral was attended by millions on a scorchingly hot day. In the above photo, the crowd is sprayed with water, to relieve the oppressiveness of the heat.

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