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Iran Buries Khamenei as 20 Million Mourn and World Signals Who Stands With Tehran

The Eastern Herald

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July 3, 2026

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The funeral that began Friday in Tehran is Iran's first public answer to the strike that killed Khamenei in February: a seven-day ceremony drawing 20 million mourners and leaders from 100 countries, each attendance a signal that needs no translation.

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DawnNews English

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Ā· Jul 5, 2026

WATCH: Mourners Gather in Tehran During Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Farewell Ceremony | Dawn News

Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the farewell ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as funeral events drew large crowds, senior officials, and international delegations. The ceremony comes at a pivotal moment for Iran following recent regional conflict and leadership changes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #tehran #alikhamenei #middleeast #globalnews #geopolitics #breakingnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

BRICS News

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Ā· Jun 29, 2026

JUST IN: šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øšŸ‡®šŸ‡· Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to attend meeting with Iranian officials in Qatar.

JUST IN: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to attend meeting with Iranian officials in Qatar.@BRICSNews

Mehr News Agency

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Ā· Jun 28, 2026

Araghchi visits Baghdad for talks, funeral plans

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran's FM travelled to the Iraqi capital on Sunday for consultations with senior officials on bilateral relations and regional developments, and to coordinate the commemoration of the martyred Leader at the holy sites.

Disclose.tv

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Ā· Jun 30, 2026

[Media] JUST IN - Qatar's FM spokesperson says U.S.

JUST IN - Qatar's FM spokesperson says U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared ​Kushner will meet Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, there will be no meeting with Iran, and states that Qatar has not sent Iran 6 billion of Iranian frozen funds.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/khfhn7ra9n/@disclosetvDisclose.tvUS envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with IranBreaking news from around the world.

Nowlebanon

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Ā· Jul 6, 2026

Iran mourns death of Khamenei

Tehran, Iran. Photo by OZAN KOSE / [] The post Iran mourns death of Khamenei appeared first on Nowlebanon.

Euronews

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Ā· Jul 12, 2026

Iran launches major missile attacks across the Gulf

Euronews journalists in Qatar report two waves of Iranian attacks and large explosions above Doha, air defence also responding to Iranian attacks in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and others, hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran in response to a ship being hit by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Utusan Malaysia

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Ā· Jul 4, 2026

20 juta dijangka hadir pengebumian Ali Khamenei

TEHERAN: Ribuan rakyat Iran dijangka membanjiri ibu negara bagi memberikan penghormatan terakhir kepada pemimpin tertinggi, Ali Khamenei, pada Sabtu, sempena permulaan upacara pengebumian besar-besaran yang turut dilihat sebagai demonstrasi kekuatan negara itu. Pihak berkuasa Iran menjangkakan antara 15 hingga 20 juta orang akan berkumpul di Teheran dalam tempoh tiga hari bagi upacara penghormatan terhadap Khamenei ... Read more The post 20 juta dijangka hadir pengebumian Ali Khamenei appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Al Jazeera English

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Ā· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar says no direct or high-level US-Iran meetings in Doha

Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman, Majed Al Ansari, says US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha, but that there are no meetings currently scheduled with Iranian officials. 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

Tehran Times

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Ā· Jul 3, 2026

Citizens, officials mourn son-in-law of martyred Leader at Tehran funeral

TEHRAN — Scores of mourners gathered in Tehran on Friday afternoon to bid farewell to Martyr Mesbah al-Hoda Bagheri-Kani, the son-in-law of the martyred Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed alongside him in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28.

Ariana News

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Ā· Jun 22, 2026

Iran invites Afghanistan’s prime minister to attend funeral ceremony of Ali Khamenei

Iran's Alireza Bikdeli described relations between Afghanistan and Iran as historical and deep, and expressed appreciation for the sympathy shown by the Islamic Emirate and the Afghan people during the recent conflict. He added that political and economic ties between the two countries had continued without interruption despite the war. The post Iran invites Afghanistan’s prime minister to attend funeral ceremony of Ali Khamenei first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

POLITICO - Politics

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Ā· Jun 21, 2026

Iran's fans, pro and con

There was a striking juxtaposition at Sunday's match.

DNyuz

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Ā· Jul 4, 2026

Iranians mourn late Ayatollah Khamenei, whose nuclear quest brought war, during dayslong funeral

Iranians poured into the streets of Tehran on Saturday to mourn the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died in a US-Israeli strike in February — as America celebrated its 250th birthday half a world away. The crowds are projected to be the largest since Iranians took to the streets in December and January to []

World Israel News

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Ā· Jul 6, 2026

Khamenei’s funeral shows it is ā€˜business as usual’ in Tehran

Tehran has long demonstrated an ability to tailor its messaging for different audiences, projecting moderation abroad while employing harsher rhetoric domestically and to its allies. The post Khamenei’s funeral shows it is ā€˜business as usual’ in Tehran appeared first on World Israel News.

HESPRESS English

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Ā· Jul 4, 2026

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.

teleSUR English

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Ā· Jul 2, 2026

Over 30 Countries to Attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funerals

Iran announces weeklong ceremonies, tightens security, and prepares for millions of mourners. This week, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that a large number of officials from both regional and nonregional countries have expressed their readiness to attend the funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The events will be held simultaneously in []

Times of India

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Ā· Jul 5, 2026

Chants, tears & prayers: Massive crowd gathers in Tehran for Ali Khamenei funeral - watch

Millions of Iranians are participating in extensive funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, following his death in an airstrike. The Grand Mosalla complex is overwhelmed with mourners paying respects, with prayers held for Khamenei and family members killed alongside him. Chants of Death to America! and Death to Israel! echoed, reflecting regional tensions. The ongoing events are being closely monitored amid a sensitive geopolitical climate.

Muslim News Nigeria

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Ā· Jul 4, 2026

Millions expected as Iran begins week long funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and dozens of foreign leaders and delegations arrive in Tehran as millions of mourners are expected to participate in funeral rites lasting until July 9. Millions of Iranians and mourners from across the region are expected to participate in a week long series of funeral ceremonies for slain former Iranian Supreme Leader [] The post Millions expected as Iran begins week long funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

The Hill

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Ā· Jul 3, 2026

Iran welcomes foreign leaders for Ayatollah Khameinei's state funeral

A stream of foreign dignitaries, officials and mourners gathered in Tehran on Friday to pay their respects to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 that triggered the war. Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, joined mourners...

USA TODAY

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Ā· Jun 30, 2026

Iran not meeting for talks with US's Kushner, Witkoff during Qatar visit, official says

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be in Qatar, but won't be meeting with Iran, according to Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Anadolu Agency

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Ā· Jul 9, 2026

Top diplomats of Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss regional developments after US attacks

Iranian media says call part of Tehran's ongoing diplomatic contacts with regional countries

CNN

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Ā· Jun 30, 2026

Iran and US talks begin with mixed messaging

US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law ā€ŒJared Kushner are in Doha to meet Qatari mediators but they will not be a meeting directly with Iranian officials, according to Qatar’s Foreign Ministry. The talks come after recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz between US and Iran. CNN’s Bijan Hosseini reports.

Iran Herald

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Ā· Jul 5, 2026

Funeral prayers for ex-Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, 4 family members enter second day in Tehran

Tehran [Iran], July 5 (ANI): Public funeral prayers for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family are being held in Tehran on Sunday, the second day of the farewell ceremony, Al Jazeera reported.The prayers will take place at the Imam Khomeini Grand Musalla, where Khamenei's body has been lying in state since Saturday for public mourning and official farewell ceremonies.

Prensa Latina

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Ā· Jul 6, 2026

Thousands attend Ali Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran

Tehran, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran for the funeral and prayers for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several family members who died in US and Israeli attacks. The post Thousands attend Ali Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran first appeared on Prensa Latina.

TRT World

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Ā· Jul 1, 2026

Tehran has no meetings scheduled with US in Doha: Spokesperson

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran has no meetings scheduled with US officials in Doha, stressing that Iran "had no plans in the first place" to meet the American side over the next few days. He said discussions expected in Qatar would instead focus on implementing provisions of the recent memorandum of understanding, including the release of Iran's restricted assets, and would be held with Qatari officials. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

The Washington Post

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Ā· Jul 8, 2026

Funeral rites for Iran’s supreme leader shift to Shiite cities in Iraq

Some officials said the outpouring of grief was intended to show the continuing close ties between Iraq and Iran despite U.S. efforts to hold sway in Baghdad.

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