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Huge crowds throng Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies

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July 4, 2026

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Huge crowds throng Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies

Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic massed in Tehran on Saturday to begin almost a week of funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, which authorities want to send a message of defiance to the West after the war with the United States and Israel. Clad in black and waving blood-red [] The post Huge crowds throng Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

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Mehr News Agency

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· 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 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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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Related coverage for "Huge crowds throng Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies": Mehr News Agency — VIDEO: Mourners filled streets in Mashhad ahead of funeral. The Hill — Mourners greet Khamenei funeral procession in Iraq as US, Iran trade strikes. Tehran Times — In the loving embrace of Imam Hussein: Martyr Khamenei. Independent Online — Millions gather in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession. Arise News — Thousands Join Khamenei Funeral Procession In Iraq. Presstv — After Tehran and Qom, millions attend funeral for Martyr Khamenei in Iraq's Najaf, Karbala