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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Funeral: Iranian Top Brass Comes Together to Pay Last Tributes
Iran's top leaders came together at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla on Friday in a solemn moment as the country marks the funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes earlier on February 28 this year. Heads of the three branches of Iran's government were seen paying their respects to the slain leader.
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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
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/
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.
TRT World
· Jul 10, 2026
Ali Khamenei's coffin carried through Imam Reza shrine before burial
The coffin of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was carried through the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad on July 10, ahead of his burial. Mourners participated in the final stage of the funeral procession, which began on July 4 and included major ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Baghdad, Najaf and Karbala. Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran on 28 February. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
DawnNews English
· 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
Al-Monitor
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather
Top Iranian officials on Friday paid their final respects to the country's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, with allies and mourners converging on Tehran where his body is lying in state.Authorities expect public mourning and grand processions to attract millions before Khamenei's burial next week, four months after he was killed aged 86 at his compound in the opening US-Israeli salvo of the Middle East war.
Tehran Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Seven decades of longing: Ayatollah Khamenei's final journey to Karbala
TEHRAN- Wednesday's farewell ceremony for Iran's Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, where his coffin was carried in procession around the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS). The ceremony was widely portrayed by the global media as the fulfillment of a wish that, according to accounts published by his office, had remained unfulfilled for nearly seven decades.
The Tribune
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei laid to rest in Mashhad as thousands gather to bid farewell
The final burial took place at the Dar al-Dhikr prayer hall after his coffin was carried around the tomb of Imam Reza as part of the funeral rites.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 3, 2026
World leaders pay tribute to Iran's late leader Khamenei in Tehran
Foreign leaders and regional delegations gathered in Tehran to pay their respects at the casket of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. His flag-draped coffin lay in state at the Grand Mosalla as Iran began a week-long state funeral. 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
The Hill
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran welcomes foreign leaders for Ayatollah Khameinei's state funeral
A stream of foreign dignitaries, officials and mourners gathered in Tehran on Friday to pay their respects to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 that triggered the war. Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, joined mourners...
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 []
Presstv
· Jul 3, 2026
Iranian officials, world leaders, high-ranking delegations pay tribute to martyred Leader in Tehran
Top Iranian officials and high-ranking delegations from across the world pay their respects to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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.
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.
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
Afghanistan News
· Jul 3, 2026
Indian dignitaries pay tribute to late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Tehran [Iran], July 3 (ANI): High-profile Indian dignitaries have paid tribute to the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ahead of the formal state funeral ceremonies in Tehran. The update was shared by the Embassy of Iran in India in a post on X, which stated, 'Indian Dignitaries Pay Tribute to the Martyred Leader of Iran, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.' The image shared by the Emb
The Economic Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral
Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral
Hindustan Times
· 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.
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.
Iran Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Speculation mounts over rare public appearance of Mojtaba to lead condolence prayers for late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral
Tehran [Iran], July 10 (ANI): A condolence ceremony will be held on Saturday following the passing of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who lost his life during military strikes on February 28, according to a report by Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency. The news agency reported that the ceremony will be led by the late leader's son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, triggering mounting internat
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 []
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