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Abadhari: Iraq Prepares for Funeral of Martyred Leader

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Reuters
· Jul 9, 2026
LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei
Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
ABNA English
· Jul 6, 2026
Ammar Al-Hakim: Martyred Leader will be remembered in Iraq as a leading religious authority of Muslims
Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, head of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, says memorial ceremonies will be held in Iraq for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, not in his capacity as the leader of Iran, but as one of the leading religious authorities of the Muslim world.
DawnNews English
· Jul 7, 2026
WATCH: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Coffin Arrives in Iraq | Najaf Prepares Massive Funeral Procession |
The coffin of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has arrived in Iraq ahead of a major funeral procession in the holy city of Najaf. Thousands of mourners and religious figures are expected to take part in ceremonies marking the final stage of his journey. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #khamenei #iran #iraq #najaf #middleeast #worldnews #geopolitics #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Ya Libnan
· Jul 7, 2026
Iraq restricts Khamenei funeral ceremonies amid scrutiny over Iran ties
Iran’s Ali Khamenei’s funeral. Iraq is pursuing a delicate balancing act Iraqi authorities are seeking to ensure that the commemorations retain a religious rather than political character by opposing the participation of senior commanders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ( IRGC) BAGHDAD – Iraqi authorities have imposed restrictions on funeral ceremonies for slain Iranian supreme leader []
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 9, 2026
Khamenei’s coffin in Karbala on last stop before burial in Mashhad | AJ #shorts
Millions gathered in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq to pay their respects at the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei. The procession marks the sixth day of the leader’s funeral and the last stop before final burial on Thursday in his hometown of Mashhad, Iran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Leader’s funeral in Iraq deepen Tehran-Baghdad relations
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The upcoming funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Iraq will prove the profound spiritual ties between Iranian and Iraqi nations and further strengthen their unity and amity.
Tehran Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Millions in Iraq prepare to bid farewell to martyred Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN – Iraq is making final preparations for a historic one-day funeral commemoration for Iran’s martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, with millions expected to take part in ceremonies in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 30, 2026
Araghchi: Iraq, like Iran, preparing mass funeral ceremonies for Khamenei
Araghchi: Iraq, like Iran, preparing mass funeral ceremonies for Khamenei
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
DW News
· Jul 8, 2026
Funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iraq | DW News
A weeklong funeral ceremony for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has moved to Iraq, with thousands attending the procession in Iraq’s city of Najaf. #dwnews #dwshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Presstv
· Jul 7, 2026
Iraq to hold 3-stage funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei in Najaf, Karbala
Iraqi authorities have finalized preparations for a three-stage funeral for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Najaf and Karbala.
Nepal News
· Jul 5, 2026
तनावकाबीच इरानले यसरी गर्दैछ सर्वोच्च नेता खामेनेईको अन्त्येष्टि
काठमाडौँ । इरानले शनिबार बिहानदेखि दिवंगत सर्वोच्च नेता आयतोल्लाह अली खामेनीको सार्वजनिक अन्त्येष्टि समारोहको औपचारिक सुरुआत गरेको छ। अली खामेनेईको सम्झनामा इरानको राजधानी तेहरानमा सार्वजनिक शोक र अन्त्येष्टि कार्यक्रम चलिरहेको छ। सरकारी टेलिभिजनका अनुसार अन्त्येष्टिअघि छ दिनसम्म सार्वजनिक श्रद्धाञ्जली कार्यक्रम सञ्चालन गरिनेछ। यस अवधिमा इराकमा पनि शोक र्यालीहरू आयोजना गरिने कार्यक्रम रहेको छ। घटनास्थलमा रहेका []
Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
Iranians wave banners reading ‘WE WILL KILL TRUMP’ at Ali Khamenei’s funeral
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral on Thursday attracted large crowds of mourners wishing death upon President Donald Trump, after he launched the war that killed the Islamist figure in February. Funeral events reached their culmination this week, as mourners reached the country’s holiest shrine for Khamenei’s burial at the Shrine of Imam Reza in []
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.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 4, 2026
Thousands gather in Iran as week-long funeral rites begin for slain supreme leader Khamenei
Funeral ceremonies begin with national anthem, Quran recitations in capital Tehran as Iranians bid farewell to late supreme leader
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Related coverage for "Abadhari: Iraq Prepares for Funeral of Martyred Leader": Reuters — LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei. ABNA English — Ammar Al-Hakim: Martyred Leader will be remembered in Iraq as a leading religious authority of Muslims. DawnNews English — WATCH: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Coffin Arrives in Iraq | Najaf Prepares Massive Funeral Procession |. Ya Libnan — Iraq restricts Khamenei funeral ceremonies amid scrutiny over Iran ties. Al Jazeera English — Khamenei’s coffin in Karbala on last stop before burial in Mashhad | AJ #shorts. Mehr News Agency — Leader’s funeral in Iraq deepen Tehran-Baghdad relations. Tehran Times — Millions in Iraq prepare to bid farewell to martyred Ayatollah Khamenei. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Araghchi: Iraq, like Iran, preparing mass funeral ceremonies for Khamenei. Associated Press — Iraq holds funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. DW News — Funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iraq | DW News. Presstv — Iraq to hold 3-stage funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei in Najaf, Karbala. Nepal News — तनावकाबीच इरानले यसरी गर्दैछ सर्वोच्च नेता खामेनेईको अन्त्येष्टि. Washington Examiner — Iranians wave banners reading ‘WE WILL KILL TRUMP’ at Ali Khamenei’s funeral. Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. Anadolu Agency — Thousands gather in Iran as week-long funeral rites begin for slain supreme leader Khamenei