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Iran Buries Ayatollah Khamenei at the Imam Reza Shrine
His eldest son performed the ritual prayers over the bodies before the late leader and his family members. On Friday, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was laid to rest in the shrine of Imam Reza in the northeastern city of Mashhad. RELATED: Iran Reports Multiple Explosions in South of the Country Khamenei’s eldest son []
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B92.net
· Jul 3, 2026
Paying tribute to Ali Khamenei: Delegations from nearly 100 countries arrive for the ceremony PHOTO/VIDEO
In Tehran, the ceremony of paying tribute to the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began at the Imam Khomeini Mosque, with delegations from nearly 100 countries attending the event.
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.
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.
Iran Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
Khamenei's Body Moved To Tehran Prayer Complex For Funeral Ceremonies
New posts07:39Khamenei's Body Moved To Tehran Prayer Complex For Funeral CeremoniesThe coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his family members lie in the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 3.Iranian authorities have begun special funeral and burial ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed alongside several associates and f
teleSUR English
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran Opens Funeral Ceremonies for Slain Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran
Iran commenced a formal state tribute for assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at a central Tehran mosque on Friday, drawing senior domestic officials and foreign envoys from nearly 100 countries, four months after his death on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression. The flag‑draped casket of the late ayatollah was moved to []
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.
The Economic Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral
Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 3, 2026
Pakistani PM, Army Chief Pay Respects to Ali Khamenei
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir pay their respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in Tehran.
CNN
· Jul 7, 2026
Khamenei's six-day funeral moves beyond Tehran
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral has moved from Tehran to the holy city of Qom as the multi-day procession continues through Iran and Iraq. He is expected to be buried Thursday in his hometown of Mashhad after ceremonies at several important Shiite religious sites.
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
IRGC chief hails Iranians, Iraqis for huge turnout at funeral
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The IRGC commander hailed the people of Iran and Iraq for their massive participation in the farewell and funeral ceremonies for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 3, 2026
[Photo] Iranian channels report Khamenei's coffin has been moved to the Imam Khomeini Mos [...]
Iranian channels report Khamenei's coffin has been moved to the Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran ahead of his funeral, with international delegations arriving to pay respects to the martyred Imam. Army Commander Gen. Amir Khatami declared: With even greater determination we say to Iran's enemies: we will avenge the blood of our martyred leader. A newly erected statue of Khamenei's fist has appeared in Tehran's Revolution Square.
Guineematin.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran : début des hommages avant les funérailles historiques de l’ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Les autorités iraniennes ont ouvert ce vendredi 3 juillet les cérémonies d’hommage à l’ancien guide suprême du pays, l’ayotollah Ali Khamenei. Son cercueil est exposé dans le vaste complexe religieux de la Grande Mosalla, en attendant le début officiel de trois jours de funérailles nationales à partir de samedi. Quatre mois après la mort de [] The post Iran : début des hommages avant les funérailles historiques de l’ayatollah Ali Khamenei first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Reuters
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran holds farewell ceremony for Khamenei
Iranians gathered at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla to pay their respects to late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #iran #khamenei Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3SI2ozy 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Euronews
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran buries Khamenei as renewed fighting tests shaky ceasefire deal
Khamenei's flag-covered coffin was carried aloft into the shrine of Imam Reza in his home city of Mashhad in eastern Iran as a sea of people waited outside and listened to prayers, with no sign of a public appearance by his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei.
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
JFeed
· Jun 28, 2026
Shroud-Wearers Storm Khamenei Memorial, Forcing Regime to Shut It Down
A Tehran memorial site for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei has been closed after ultra-hardline shroud-wearers seized it, exposing a deepening rift within Iran's loyalist camp.
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.
BERNAMA
· Jul 4, 2026
World : Senior Iranian, Foreign Officials Attend Tribute Ceremony Of Iran's Late Supreme Leader
TEHRAN, July 4 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- High-ranking Iranian and foreign officials on Friday paid their respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a ceremony in Tehran, reported Xinhua.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 3, 2026
World leaders pay tribute to Iran’s late leader Khamenei in Tehran
World leaders pay tribute to Iran's late leader Khamenei in Tehran
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
Funeral prayers performed for martyred leader Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN, July 05 (YPA) – The Iranian capital, Tehran, witnessed massive funeral prayers for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Musalla (prayer hall). The funeral prayers were led by senior cleric Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani. Millions of mourners filled the Imam Khomeini []
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 4, 2026
Ali Khamenei’s body in public pilgrimage: A sea of people on the streets of Tehran (video-photos)
Under tight security and with the eyes of the international community fixed on Tehran, Iran bids farewell to Ali Khamenei through six days of memorial ceremonies – The country's leadership seeks to project a message of unity and resilience The post Ali Khamenei’s body in public pilgrimage: A sea of people on the streets of Tehran (video-photos) appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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
NBC News
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran says millions expected at funeral for former supreme leader
Foreign dignitaries and senior Iranian leaders honored Ayatollah Ali Khamenei today, months after he was killed by the United States and Israel. Iran says organizers expect 15 to 20 million people at his dayslong state funeral. NBC News' Richard Engel reports from Tehran.
The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
Funeral procession of Ali Khamenei enters shrine of Imam Ali in Iraq; to be buried in Mashhad on Thursday
The funeral procession of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli joint strikes earlier this year, has reached the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Wednesday, as thousands of mourners gathered to pay their respects during the fifth day of a six-day state funeral.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 5, 2026
Calls for revenge as senior Iranian officials appear in public for supreme leader's funeral
Iran’s top officials and brothers of the country’s new supreme leader have emerged into public view to attend the funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling confidence in their safety as Iran pushes back on U.S. demands in negotiations to permanently end the war.
News24
· Jul 3, 2026
News24 | Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies
The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other mourners paid their respects to Iran’s late Supreme Leader, slain by US and Israeli bombs.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran holds funeral prayers for Khamenei ahead of burial
Late supreme leader is set to be buried in Imam Reza Shrine in Mashad
DNyuz
· Jul 6, 2026
Khamenei’s Funeral Is Meant to Project Strength. But Iran’s New Leader Has Yet to Appear
A man holds a picture of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque during funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family in Tehran on July 5, 2026. —Altaf Qadri—AP Tens of thousands of mourners packed Tehran on Sunday amid a six-day []
Latestly.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Laid to Rest at Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad Amid Massive Crowds (Watch Videos)
Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been laid to rest at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, following a final funeral procession attended by thousands of mourners.
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