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Aref: Funeral procession in Najaf & Karbala reflects deep Iran-Iraq brotherhood

Yemen News Agency - SABA

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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July 8, 2026

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Aref: Funeral procession in Najaf & Karbala reflects deep Iran-Iraq brotherhood
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Euronews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ali Khamenei's coffin passes through thousands of mourners in Iraq's holy city of Najaf

Funeral procession for Ali Khamenei passes through Najaf as thousands of mourners gather, touching the funeral truck and honouring the late leader.

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mourners march with Khamenei's coffin in holy city of Najaf

Mourners marched through Iraq's holy city of Najaf following the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day funeral procession, which drew huge crowds in his home country, pressed on across the border. #najaf #iran #khamenei #funeral

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iraq's holy cities to host funeral processions for Khamenei

Funeral processions carrying the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will pass on Wednesday through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines. Najaf is the main centre of Shia religious seminaries, and is also home to Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, Iraq's top Shia religious authority.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 9, 2026

MOMENT: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Coffin Carried Through Imam Reza Shrine Before Burial in Mashhad

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin was carried through the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad ahead of his burial, as large crowds of mourners gathered to pay their final respects. The solemn procession marked one of the final stages of the funeral ceremonies in one of Iran’s holiest religious sites. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #iran #khamenei #mashhad #imamrezashrine #middleeast #worldnews #breakingnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

RTÉ News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iraq host funeral processions for Khamenei

Funeral processions carrying the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will pass through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines.

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mourners greet Khamenei funeral procession in Iraq as US, Iran trade strikes

Thousands of mourners gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Wednesday to attend funeral processions for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei's coffin was carried on a large truck and driven through the streets, draped in the Iranian flag as it continued to other Shiite holy sites before returning to Iran for...

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Related coverage for "Aref: Funeral procession in Najaf & Karbala reflects deep Iran-Iraq brotherhood": Euronews — Ali Khamenei's coffin passes through thousands of mourners in Iraq's holy city of Najaf. Reuters — Mourners march with Khamenei's coffin in holy city of Najaf. Al-Monitor — Iraq's holy cities to host funeral processions for Khamenei. DawnNews English — MOMENT: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Coffin Carried Through Imam Reza Shrine Before Burial in Mashhad. RTÉ News — Iraq host funeral processions for Khamenei. The Hill — Mourners greet Khamenei funeral procession in Iraq as US, Iran trade strikes