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Iran buries Khamenei at Mashhad's Imam Reza shrine 131 days after his killing in US strikes

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July 9, 2026

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Iran buries Khamenei at Mashhad's Imam Reza shrine 131 days after his killing in US strikes

Millions gathered in Mashhad as Iran laid Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to rest after a six-day funeral procession.

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Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei laid to rest in Mashhad as thousands gather to bid farewell

Tehran [Iran], July 10 (ANI): Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israel strike, has been laid to rest at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad as thousands of supporters gathered to pay their final farewells, Press TV reported.The final burial took place at the Dar al-Dhikr prayer hall after his coffin was carried around the tomb of Imam Reza as part of the funeral rites

TASS

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei laid to rest in Meshhed

Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza Holy Shrine, alongside his family members who were also killed as a result of US-Israeli bombings

Tehran Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Millions flood Mashhad as Iran’s martyred Leader is laid to rest at Holy Imam Reza Shrine

TEHRAN - The martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was laid to rest at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in the northeastern city of Mashhad, marking the final, deeply emotional chapter of an unprecedented multination farewell.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran mourners defiant as Khamenei buried: ‘only revenge can soothe the pain’

Calling for revenge and rejecting any compromise with the West, Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic massed on Thursday late into the night for the burial of supreme leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad, as the country traded more attacks with the US. Khamenei was buried Friday, state television reported, following a ceremony at which his son and successor was not seen. The “body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution was buried in the memorial hall of the shrine of Imam...

Al-Monitor

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· 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.

B92.net

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· 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.

BOL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran buries slain supreme leader Khamenei at shrine in Mashhad

MASHHAD: Iran buried its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei early Friday at the country’s holiest shrine, state media reported, capping a week of mass mourning even as his son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained out of public view. The burial took place at the Shrine of Imam Reza in the northeastern city of ... Read more The post Iran buries slain supreme leader Khamenei at shrine in Mashhad appeared first on BOL News.

Ariana News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran’s slain Supreme Leader laid to rest in Mashhad

Iran’s slain Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried at the country’s holiest shrine, state media reported early on Friday, after huge crowds gathered for his funeral while his son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained out of public view. The burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad followed a week of funeral processions, rallies [] The post Iran’s slain Supreme Leader laid to rest in Mashhad first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Times of India

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· 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.

Utusan Malaysia

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· 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.

Euronews

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· 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.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Commemoration ceremony of martyred Leader at Enghelab Square

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The commemoration ceremony of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was held at Enghelab Square of Tehran late on Saturday with the participation of huge number of people.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Khamenei’s coffin arrives in holy city of Qom

Tens of thousands of mourners gather at Jamkaran Mosque, just south of Qom, for a funeral service for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies are scheduled to continue in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in Iraq, before a final burial in his hometown of Mashhad. 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

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Fourth day of funeral procession for Iran's Khamenei

Iranians gather for the fourth day of a funeral procession for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The country is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei before he is buried on July 9. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #prayer #AliKhamenei #Iran #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 3, 2026

Body of Iran Supreme Leader arrives Tehran complex for funeral

The body of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, arrived at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Friday ahead of his funeral, according to Iranian state media. Khamenei, who was reported killed in US-Israeli strikes during the recent Middle East conflict, will lie in state at the Grand Mosalla for three days before his funeral ceremony on Saturday. State television showed [] Body of Iran Supreme Leader arrives Tehran complex for funeral

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran Buries Khamenei in Mashhad as 15 Million Fill the City Amid US Rail Strikes

Iran buried Supreme Leader Khamenei at the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad on Thursday as 15 million mourned and US forces struck the Tehran-Mashhad rail corridor that same day. Khamenei's successor as Supreme Leader remains unnamed as the Islamic Republic faces its gravest political transition.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei expected to draw millions

Millions of people are expected to travel to Tehran over the coming week for the week-long funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in a joint US-Israeli airstrike. The former Iranian supreme leader's body is lying in state, with a series of funeral processions set to take place throughout the week. Mr Khamenei ruled Iran for 37 years before he was killed in a strike on his residential and government compound in Tehran.

Hananya Naftali

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· 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.

DNyuz

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Elaborate Pageant of Khamenei’s Funeral, in Photos

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader who was killed in the opening hours of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Khamenei’s body will be taken through both Iran and Iraq in a six-day procession honoring the late religious []

CNN

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· 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.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

Will Iran’s new supreme leader appear as his father’s marathon funeral nears its end?

The marathon weeklong funeral for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will culminate today when his body is transported to its final burial site at the Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern city of Mashhad – Khamenei’s birthplace. Iranian state media reported on Thursday morning that Khamenei’s body had departed Iraq’s Najaf airport, bound for Iran. The post Will Iran’s new supreme leader appear as his father’s marathon funeral nears its end? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Yemen Press Agency

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· 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 []

Vanguard News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran prepares for late supreme leader’s funeral

Khamenei, a spiritual figure for many Shias, was killed aged 86 at his compound in the centre of the Iranian capital on February 28, the first day of the war. The post Iran prepares for late supreme leader’s funeral appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Khamenei’s body taken to Tehran religious complex ahead of funeral, IRNA reports

Khamenei’s body taken to Tehran religious complex ahead of funeral, IRNA reports

The Japan Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran says it hit U.S. military targets in Gulf as it buries slain leader Khamenei

The attacks came as Iran buried its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ‌at a ‌shrine in Mashhad, capping a week of funeral processions and rallies.

The Tribune

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· 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.

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