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At least million people arrive in Mashhad to attend Khamenei’s funeral

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Apart from Iranians, who arrived from all over the country, people with flags of Pakistan, Lebanon and Palestine could also be seen in the crowd

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Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

Iran holds mass funeral prayer for slain supreme leader

Hundreds of thousands of mourners join public funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei

Presstv

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· Jul 8, 2026

After Tehran and Qom, millions attend funeral for Martyr Khamenei in Iraq's Najaf, Karbala

Millions have gathered in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala for funeral ceremonies honoring martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, with Iraqi groups and media reporting turnout in the millions.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Leader's massive funeral in holy city of Qom

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Millions of people attended the funeral for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the fourth day of the six-day event on Tuesday in the holy city of Qom.

Reuters

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· 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/

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Najaf bids farewell to Martyr Sayyid Ali Khamenei in grand million-man funeral

NAJAF, July 08 (YPA) – The city of Najaf al-Ashraf in Iraq witnessed on Wednesday the influx of massive crowds exceeding 2.3 million mourners to participate in the farewell and funeral ceremonies of the body of the martyr Sayyid Ali Khamenei, amidst a solemn atmosphere marked by overwhelming grief and loyalty. The body of the []

Arise News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Thousands Join Khamenei Funeral Procession In Iraq

Thousands gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf as mourners escorted Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin during solemn funeral processions.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 5, 2026

Mirzaei: Million-strong funeral for martyr leader is “major popular demonstration”

Mirzaei: Million-strong funeral for martyr leader is “major popular demonstration”

Tehran Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

In the loving embrace of Imam Hussein: Martyr Khamenei

TEHRAN - In an unprecedented display of regional solidarity, deep spiritual reverence, and revolutionary resolve, millions of mourners gathered in Iraq’s holiest cities to pay their final, heartfelt respects during the historic funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

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...

Doha News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Qatar Shura Council Speaker attends Ali Khamenei’s funeral

Iranian state-linked media reported that the commemorations are expected to draw participation from representatives of more than 100 countries, making it one of the largest state funerals in modern history. (The post Qatar Shura Council Speaker attends Ali Khamenei’s funeral is from Doha News | Qatar.)

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 9, 2026

Khamenei’s coffin in Karbala on last stop before burial in Mashhad

Millions gathered in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq to pay their respects at the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader.

Washington Examiner

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· 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 []

The Cradle

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· Jul 3, 2026

Dozens of foreign delegations pay respect to Iran's late supreme leader as Tehran prepares 'massive' funeral

At least 10 million are expected to attend the funeral, which includes ceremonies in multiple Iranian cities as well as in Iraq

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.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Khamenei funeral LIVE: Iran officially begins public funeral ceremony for slain supreme leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral LIVE: Delegations from Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan paid their respects to the former Iranian Supreme Leader. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities said they expect between 12 and 20 million people to take part in the funeral ceremonies over the next three days.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 4, 2026

[Video] Footage shows enormous crowds gathered around Khamenei's coffin in Tehran as the [...]

Footage shows enormous crowds gathered around Khamenei's coffin in Tehran as the funeral procession continues into day two, with foreign delegations

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Khamenei’s coffin arrives in holy city of Qom

Tens of thousands of mourners gather at Jamkaran Mosque, just south of Qom, for a funeral service for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies are scheduled to continue in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in Iraq, before a final burial in his hometown of Mashhad. 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

Independent Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

Millions gather in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession

Millions gather in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession

Haaretz

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· Jul 4, 2026

Days-long funeral procession for slain Iranian leader Khamenei begins in Tehran

Millions are expected to participate in funeral processions across the country for the late supreme leader, who was killed in an Israeli strike in February. From Tehran's Grand Mosalla, the coffin will move to Qom, to Shi'ite holy cities in Iraq and be laid to rest in Mashhad, Ali Khamenei's hometown

Sputnik

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· Jul 3, 2026

Solidarity Beyond Borders: Pakistan Stands with Iran in Moment of Transition

Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral will be a monumental gathering, with implications stretching beyond the region – all the way to the US, Dr. Khan underscored.

The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

Funeral procession of Ali Khamenei enters shrine of Imam Ali in Iraq; to be buried in Mashhad on Thursday

The funeral procession of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli joint strikes earlier this year, has reached the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Wednesday, as thousands of mourners gathered to pay their respects during the fifth day of a six-day state funeral.

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Thousands join funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Iraq

Thousands of people walked in the funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the Iraqi city of Najaf Wednesday morning. (AP video shot by Ali Jabar) #iraq #iran Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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

TRT World

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· Jul 5, 2026

Iranians gather to mourn late Supreme Leader for a second day

Tens of thousands of mourners attended funeral prayers for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, on the second day of public mourning. On Monday, a convoy carrying his coffin will travel through the capital before heading to Qom and Mashhad later next week. Our Rahul Radhakrishnan reports from Tehran on how Khamenei’s killing has reshaped Iran’s political landscape.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ayatollah's six-day funeral will see 20 million people on the streets of Tehran

Tens of millions of mourners flock to funeral procession for slain Ayatollah Khamenei which will go on for days amid growing fears of mass stampedes and brutal security clampdowns

ABNA English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Million-Strong Funeral Procession for Ayatollah Khamenei Set to Begin in Najaf as Iraq Prepares for Historic Ceremony + VIDEO

Just hours before the commencement of a monumental funeral procession, the holy city of Najaf is already overflowing with mourners who have converged from across Iraq to pay their final respects to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 4, 2026

Millions bid farewell to Khamenei as Trump and Netanyahu prepare to meet

ALBAWABA – Millions of mourners filled the streets of Tehran on Saturday for the official funeral services for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, more than four months after his death, in one of the greatest public gatherings in the country’s recent history...

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