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Iran FM Araghchi thanks Iraq for Khamenei's funeral arrangements
Tehran [Iran], July 9 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday (local time) thanked Iraq's government, people and religious authorities for their role in the funeral ceremonies of former Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between the two neighbouring countries.In a post on X, Araghchi said, 'All gratitude and appreciation to the brotherly Iraq
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Reuters
· Jul 9, 2026
LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei
Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
Associated Press
· Jul 8, 2026
Iraq holds funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
An official funeral ceremony was held Tuesday night for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Najaf International airport in Iraq. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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 Jazeera English
· Jul 9, 2026
Khamenei’s coffin in Karbala on last stop before burial in Mashhad | AJ #shorts
Millions gathered in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq to pay their respects at the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei. The procession marks the sixth day of the leader’s funeral and the last stop before final burial on Thursday in his hometown of Mashhad, Iran. 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
DawnNews English
· 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
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