Finnish grocery chain’s truck at Iran’s Supreme Leader’s funeral sparks global media frenzy and internal probe
A refrigerated truck bearing the branding of the Finnish K Group was seen transporting the coffin of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during his funeral in Iraq, drawing widespread international media coverage. The unexpected appearance of the vehicle, which retained the logos of the Finnish grocery chain, has sparked discussions about the global trade of used commercial vehicles, the potential reputational impact on Kesko, the parent company of the K Group, and triggered an internal investigation.