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Finnish refrigerated truck reportedly used in Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral procession
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Mehr News Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
VIDEO: Convoy carrying body of martyred Leader in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The convoy carrying the coffins of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution and his family members enters the funeral procession route in Tehran and is met by crowds of mourners along the way.
Euronews
· 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.
The Hill
· 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...
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Body of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq ahead of procession
Arrival of Khamenei's coffin forms part of funeral procession carrying his body through Shia holy sites in Iran, Iraq before his final burial
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 10, 2026
Funeral Procession of Khamenei Draws Large Crowds in Karbala
Mourners fill the streets of Iraq’s holy city of Karbala for the funeral procession of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Footage shows Khamenei’s coffin being driven on a large truck through the streets.
Associated Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Coffin of late Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paraded through Tehran
The coffin of late Supreme Leader Khamenei, and those of his family killed on Feb. 28 in an airstrike at the start of the war launched by Israel and the United States, were carried on a truck through a massive crowd of mourners in Tehran. (AP video by Mohsen Ganji) #iran #ayatollahkhamenei #news #funeral Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
ABNA English
· Jul 8, 2026
Moment by moment coverage of the historic funeral procession of the sacred body of the martyred leader of Iran in Iraq
The funeral ceremony for the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution and his martyred family is being held today in Iraq.
Powerline
· Jul 10, 2026
Ayatollah on ice
The Reuters caption on a photograph taken from the scene captured in the video below reads: “A person enters a refrigerated truck carrying the coffin of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, as people attend Khamenei’s funeral procession, in Karbala, Iraq, July 9, 2026.” Video of the incident can also be seen in this Times of India story.
TASS
· Jul 6, 2026
Mass farewell procession for Ali Khamenei begins in Tehran
Ali Khamenei’s body will be carried in a funeral procession from Enghelab Street to Azadi Square
The Tribune
· Jul 3, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei’s coffin taken to the site of assassination: Iranian media
According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), In an unannounced event, the coffin carrying the body of the martyred leader Ayatollah Khamenei was brought to the site of his martyrdom.
Presstv
· Jul 6, 2026
Martyred Leader’s coffin carried through Tehran's streets during funeral procession
Ayatollah Khamenei’s coffin was carried through Tehran's streets as millions of mourners joined the historic funeral procession in the capital.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 9, 2026
Qalibaf: Historic funeral procession for martyred leader in Iraq was a declaration of revenge for blood of this great Mujahid/fighter
Qalibaf: Historic funeral procession for martyred leader in Iraq was a declaration of revenge for blood of this great Mujahid/fighter
Al Jazeera
· Jul 8, 2026
Khamenei’s coffin arrives in Iraq as US strikes hit Iran
The coffin carrying Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived in one of Shia Islam’s holiest cities, Najaf.
RAPPLER
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, lays slain leader to rest
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body is carried by truck slowly through crammed streets toward the Shrine of Imam Reza. Black-clad mourners wave Iranian flags, photographs of the late leader, and red placards with revolutionary slogans.
BERNAMA
· Jul 3, 2026
World : Late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khameneiâs Body Brought To Farewell Ceremony In Tehran
ISTANBUL, July 3 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The body of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was brought Thursday night to a farewell ceremony in Tehran, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing Iran’s state news agency IRNA.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Iran begins massive funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Ali Khamenei's flag-draped coffin, and those of his family killed in an airstrike launched by Israel and the United States, sat on board a truck.
RTÉ News
· 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.
Al-Monitor
· 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.
India TV News
· Jul 3, 2026
Khamenei's coffin taken to assassination site; why Mojtaba skipped his father's funeral
Iranian state media on Friday said that the coffin carrying the body of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was taken to the site where he was killed. As per the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), In an unannounced event, the coffin carrying the body of the martyred leader Ayatollah Khamenei was brought to the site of his martyrdom.
Kremlin News
· Jun 22, 2026
[Video] On the 85th anniversary of the start of the Great Patriotic War, Vladimir Putin honour [...]
On the 85th anniversary of the start of the Great Patriotic War, Vladimir Putin honoured the memory of those who died fighting the Nazi invaders by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and flowers at the Hero City obelisks and the memorial sign for the Cities of Military GloryHeld in the Alexander Garden, the ceremony was attended by combat veterans, service members, and graduates of military schools.Defence Minister Andrei Belousov also laid flowers at the Eternal Flame.
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.
JFeed
· Jul 9, 2026
Rarely Seen Quds Force Chief (And Suspected Mossad Spy) Qaani Featured Throughout Khamenei Funeral
IRGC Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani has featured prominently in Khamenei's funeral processions as the coffin returns to Iran for burial in Mashhad.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 9, 2026
The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq
From Iran to Iraq, Ali Khamenei’s funeral carries strong symbolism and a message of unity for millions of Shia Muslims, whose leaders have different visions of religion and politics. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem explains. 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
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/
The Economic Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral
Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral
The korea Herald News
· Jul 7, 2026
Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Mourners dressed in black flooded into Iran's capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs of people calling for the death of US President Donald Trump. Khamenei's flag-draped coffin, and those of his family members who were killed Feb. 28 in an airstrike at the start of the war launched by Israel and the United States, sat aboard a truck decorated to resemble the ornamental grating that surrounds the
Iran Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei's coffin taken to the site of assassination: Iranian media
Tehran [Iran], July 3 (ANI): Iranian state media said that in an unannounced event, the coffin carrying the body of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was taken to the site where he was killed. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), 'In an unannounced event, the coffin carrying the body of the martyred leader Ayatollah Khamenei was brought to the site of his martyrdom.'Th
Brisbane Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of war
The coffin of Iran’s late supreme leader has gone on display in Tehran at the start of several days of official ceremonies and public mourning events.
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
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 8, 2026
Khamenei’s coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq
The remains of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been carried through two of Shia Islam's holiest shrines in neighbouring Iraq, as funeral ceremonies continue for a fifth day.
Arise News
· 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.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Khamenei arrives in Iraqi holy city for funeral processions
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and senior Iraqi officials received the coffin at Najaf International Airport ahead of funeral ceremonies and a mass public procession, state TV reported.
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