Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A Funeral for the Ayatollah
Ayatollah Khamenei has been dead for a while, but his funeral will take place tomorrow. Reportedly the funeral needed to await a truce agreement between Iran and the U.S. Perhaps the timing–July 4–is coincidental. The Telegraph headlines: “Supreme leader’s funeral expected to draw 20 million Iranians to streets of Tehran.” Around 20 million Iranians are expected to pack the streets of Tehran for the funeral of Ali Khamenei, the country’s
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Tehran Times
· Jul 4, 2026
What slogans do the mourning crowds chant?
TEHRAN- The funeral and farewell ceremony for the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, is far more than a simple ritual of bidding farewell to a political or religious figure. It is a scene where grief, loyalty, and the redefinition of the bond between the social body and the leadership of the system unfold simultaneously.
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Leader’s funeral renewal of nation allegiance with IR values
TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the upcoming funeral and farewell ceremonies of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei a renewal of the nation’s covenant with the path o
JFeed
· Jul 3, 2026
Inside Iran's Seven-Day State Funeral for Ali Khamenei
A day-by-day guide to Iran's state funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, from Tehran to Najaf to burial in Mashhad.
ABNA English
· Jul 9, 2026
Moment by moment coverage of the funeral ceremony at the holy Razavi shrine
After the magnificent and epic funeral processions of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Qom, Najaf al-Ashraf, and Karbala al-Mu'alla, today the funeral and burial ceremony of the sacred body of the martyred leader of Iran will be held in Mashhad al-Muqaddas and at the holy Razavi shrine.
Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral
Iran mourned its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with funeral ceremonies in Tehran, where his coffin was displayed alongside that of his 14-month-old granddaughter, killed in an Israeli airstrike. The event also honored other family members, including his son-in-law and daughter. Thousands gathered for prayers, with traditional practices observed. The funeral procession is expected to span several days and locations, including neighboring Iraq.
Associated Press
· Jul 8, 2026
Iraq holds funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
An official funeral ceremony was held Tuesday night for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Najaf International airport in Iraq. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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Related coverage for "A Funeral for the Ayatollah": Tehran Times — What slogans do the mourning crowds chant?. Mehr News Agency — Leader’s funeral renewal of nation allegiance with IR values. JFeed — Inside Iran's Seven-Day State Funeral for Ali Khamenei. ABNA English — Moment by moment coverage of the funeral ceremony at the holy Razavi shrine. Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. Associated Press — Iraq holds funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei