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After huge Najaf funeral, millions more pay tribute to Iran’s martyred Leader in Karbala
Millions of mourners flooded the streets of the holy city of Karbala as the body of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution arrived for its final funeral procession in Iraq.
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Tehran Times
· Jul 3, 2026
Qalibaf turns funeral diplomacy into a platform for regional engagement
TEHRAN — The funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have become more than a moment of national mourning. They have also provided Iran with a significant diplomatic opportunity, as senior officials and high-level delegations from across Asia and the Middle East gathered in Tehran for a series of talks on regional security, post-war diplomacy, and strategic cooperation.
Reuters
· Jul 8, 2026
LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei in Iraq
Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the international funeral ceremony in Najaf followed by another ceremony in Karbala for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #Najaf # Karbala #Iraq #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
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.
Presstv
· Jul 4, 2026
Explainer: Which foreign delegations attended the funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revoluti
Asia accounted for the largest share of official delegations.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 5, 2026
Iranians chant 'kill Trump' as second day of Khamenei's week-long funeral continues in Tehran
The funeral began on Saturday in Tehran with chants of death to America, death to Israel, and his body is expected to be taken to Qom, Najaf and Kerbala, the great Shi'ite centers of Iran and Iraq.
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.
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Related coverage for "After huge Najaf funeral, millions more pay tribute to Iran’s martyred Leader in Karbala": Tehran Times — Qalibaf turns funeral diplomacy into a platform for regional engagement. Reuters — LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei in Iraq. Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. Presstv — Explainer: Which foreign delegations attended the funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revoluti. The Jerusalem Post — Iranians chant 'kill Trump' as second day of Khamenei's week-long funeral continues in Tehran. ABNA English — Moment by moment coverage of the funeral ceremony at the holy Razavi shrine