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Ayatollah Khamenei funeral LIVE: Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei’s dayslong funeral
A powerful general who leads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photos published online by Iranian state media showed Gen Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting about the funeral of Khamenei, 86, then sitting alongside his casket as Iran’s []
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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.
Tehran Times
· Jul 8, 2026
The Funeral of Power: The Message of a Historic Farewell
TEHRAN- Funeral ceremonies are not held solely to bid farewell to a prominent figure; they can also serve as a stage for redefining power, reinforcing legitimacy, and sending messages both at home and abroad. The funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Qom, and Iraq fell into this category. What unfolded across these locations was far more than a farewell to the Leader of the Islamic Republic.
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.
Reuters
· Jul 7, 2026
LIVE: Fourth day of funeral procession for Iran's Khamenei
Iranians gather for the fourth day of a funeral procession for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The country is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei before he is buried on July 9. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #prayer #AliKhamenei #Iran #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
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
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
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Related coverage for "Ayatollah Khamenei funeral LIVE: Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei’s dayslong funeral": JFeed — Inside Iran's Seven-Day State Funeral for Ali Khamenei. Tehran Times — The Funeral of Power: The Message of a Historic Farewell. Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. Reuters — LIVE: Fourth day of funeral procession for Iran's Khamenei. Associated Press — Iraq holds funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Al Jazeera English — World leaders pay tribute to Iran's late leader Khamenei in Tehran