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Huge crowds line streets of Tehran for Khamenei funeral procession as mourners chant for revenge
The new supreme leader of Iran did not attend his father’s funeral
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Mehr News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
VIDEO: Mourners filled streets in Mashhad ahead of funeral
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Massive crowds of mourners filled the streets leading to the Imam Reza Shrine ahead of the funeral procession for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
The Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
Huge crowds line streets for Khamenei funeral procession as mourners chant for revenge
The new supreme leader of Iran did not attend his father’s funeral
Al Jazeera
· Jul 4, 2026
Millions mourn Iran’s Ali Khamenei amid historic funeral procession
Mourners pack Tehran streets for Khamenei’s funeral, with ceremonies spanning cities and ending in Mashhad burial.
Tehran Times
· 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
· 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...
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.
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Related coverage for "Huge crowds line streets of Tehran for Khamenei funeral procession as mourners chant for revenge": Mehr News Agency — VIDEO: Mourners filled streets in Mashhad ahead of funeral. The Independent — Huge crowds line streets for Khamenei funeral procession as mourners chant for revenge. Al Jazeera — Millions mourn Iran’s Ali Khamenei amid historic funeral procession. Tehran Times — In the loving embrace of Imam Hussein: Martyr Khamenei. The Hill — Mourners greet Khamenei funeral procession in Iraq as US, Iran trade strikes. Euronews — Ali Khamenei's coffin passes through thousands of mourners in Iraq's holy city of Najaf