Ashura ceremonies intertwine faith and support for state in Iran Post author:mck Post published: June 25, 2026 Post category:Blog State-backed Ashura events showcase leaders killed by US, Israel, seen as martyrs in the mould of Imam Hussein. You Might Also Like Hurricane Isaias kills four, leaves 650,000 without power in Florida October 11, 2026 Kim Jong Un crosses new bridge linking North Korea and China October 24, 2026 Valiant Serena beaten on Wimbledon return, Swiatek survives scare June 30, 2026