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Iran President invites PM Modi to attend Ali Khamenei's state funeral from from July 5 to 9

India TV News

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June 24, 2026

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Iran President invites PM Modi to attend Ali Khamenei's state funeral from from July 5 to 9

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is learnt to have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the burial ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, diplomatic sources said on Wednesday. The funeral ceremonies will be held from July 5 to 9. However, there is no confirmation from New Delhi on the invitation to PM Modi.

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Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei arrives in Iraq

Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi, attend a reception ceremony at Najaf International Airport for the body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ahead of an international funeral ceremony. #iran #iraq #najaf #ayatollahalikhamenei #khamenei #middleeast #funeral #live #Reuters #News Follow our live coverage: https://reut.rs/3R1mvYP

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 2, 2026

Pakistani PM to attend Iran supreme leader's funeral

ALBAWABA - Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif announced that he will be attending the funeral of the late supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, in Iran, AFP reported Thursday...

Associated Press

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· 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

NDTV

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· Jul 2, 2026

Khamenei Funeral: PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti To Travel To Iran To Pay Final Tributes

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti will attend Iran's state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran after an official invitation, with ceremonies scheduled from July 3 to July 6.

Iran Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran's invite to PM Modi a 'Good Gesture', says Former Diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni

New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Former diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni described Iran's invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a 'good gesture' and a reflection of Tehran's continued view of India as an important strategic partner.Speaking on Iran's formal invitation extended by President Masoud Pezeshkian to Prime Minister Narendra

BRICS News

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· Jul 6, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends funeral procession for former Supr [...]

JUST IN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends funeral procession for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.@BRICSNews

BERNAMA

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· Jul 3, 2026

World : Officials From Over 100 Countries To Attend Late Supreme Leader's Funeral: Iranian Foreign Ministry   

TEHRAN, July 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday officials from more than 100 countries will attend the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reported Xinhua.

India Today

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· Jun 24, 2026

Iran President invites PM Modi to attend funeral for Ali Khamenei: Sources

Iran President invites PM Modi to attend funeral for Ali Khamenei: Sources

The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

Pezeshkian, Iraqi PM attend reception to receive Ayatollah Khamenei’s body in Najaf ahead of funeral ceremonies

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi attended an official reception ceremony at Najaf International Airport to receive the body of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ahead of funeral ceremonies in Iraq, IRNA reported.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

VIDEO: Father of 14-month-old martyr Zahra at Leader funeral

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Hujjat al-Islam Mohammadi Golpayegani, the son-in-law of the martyred Leader and father of 14-month-old martyr Zahra, attended the funeral ceremony for members of the Leader’s family on Monday.

World Israel News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Pakistan PM Sharif, delegates from China, Russia and India to attend Khamenei’s funeral

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the funeral in person following a visit to Iran and Turkey from July 3-5. The post Pakistan PM Sharif, delegates from China, Russia and India to attend Khamenei’s funeral appeared first on World Israel News.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran plans funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq

Iranian authorities plan to hold funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from July 4 to July 9 across Iran and Iraq, months after his death. The delay has raised questions about the condition of his son and successor and criticism from detractors who say the state is trying to inflate attendance. Officials have The post Iran plans funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran expects one of largest international turnouts for Khamenei funeral

TEHRAN, July 02 (YPA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced on Thursday that the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the late leader, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, will be attended by official delegations and political figures from nearly 100 countries, alongside large public and official participation. Baghaei said the public farewell ceremony will begin on []

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.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

A Statement by Amiri Diwan

Doha, July 12 (QNA) - The Amiri Diwan announces that funeral prayers for the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani will be held on Sunday, July 12, after Maghrib prayer at Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque in Doha. The burial will be in the Lusail Cemetery.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 23, 2026

Report: The Islamic regime in Iran will hold Khamenei’s funeral on 4th of July, the US Indepen [...]

Report: The Islamic regime in Iran will hold Khamenei’s funeral on 4th of July, the US Independence Day.If there is a chance that President Trump is playing the regime with a fake deal, 4th of July would be a great opportunity to break character and eliminate the regime’s power during this funeral.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 3, 2026

PM Shehbaz Sharif attends funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader

PM Shehbaz Sharif attends funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iranians wave banners reading ‘WE WILL KILL TRUMP’ at Ali Khamenei’s funeral

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral on Thursday attracted large crowds of mourners wishing death upon President Donald Trump, after he launched the war that killed the Islamist figure in February. Funeral events reached their culmination this week, as mourners reached the country’s holiest shrine for Khamenei’s burial at the Shrine of Imam Reza in []

teleSUR English

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· 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 []

ABNA English

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ammar Al-Hakim: Martyred Leader will be remembered in Iraq as a leading religious authority of Muslims

Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, head of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, says memorial ceremonies will be held in Iraq for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, not in his capacity as the leader of Iran, but as one of the leading religious authorities of the Muslim world.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Qalibaf turns funeral diplomacy into a platform for regional engagement

TEHRAN — The funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have become more than a moment of national mourning. They have also provided Iran with a significant diplomatic opportunity, as senior officials and high-level delegations from across Asia and the Middle East gathered in Tehran for a series of talks on regional security, post-war diplomacy, and strategic cooperation.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Official delegations arrive in Tehran for funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei

Senior officials, political delegations from Iraq, Tajikistan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, other countries travel to Tehran for funeral ceremonies

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