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Iran war live: Tehran prepares for Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession
Millions expected at funeral procession for Iran's slain supreme leader in Tehran today.
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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
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/
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.
Tehran Times
· 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.
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
DW News
· Jul 8, 2026
Funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iraq | DW News
A weeklong funeral ceremony for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has moved to Iraq, with thousands attending the procession in Iraq’s city of Najaf. #dwnews #dwshorts For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Leader’s funeral in Iraq deepen Tehran-Baghdad relations
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The upcoming funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Iraq will prove the profound spiritual ties between Iranian and Iraqi nations and further strengthen their unity and amity.
TRT World
· Jul 10, 2026
Ali Khamenei's coffin carried through Imam Reza shrine before burial
The coffin of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was carried through the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad on July 10, ahead of his burial. Mourners participated in the final stage of the funeral procession, which began on July 4 and included major ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Baghdad, Najaf and Karbala. Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran on 28 February. 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
DawnNews English
· Jul 8, 2026
Massive Crowds Gather for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral in Najaf, Iraq | Dawn News English
Massive Crowds Gather for Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral in Najaf, Iraq. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Ya Libnan
· Jul 7, 2026
Iraq restricts Khamenei funeral ceremonies amid scrutiny over Iran ties
Iran’s Ali Khamenei’s funeral. Iraq is pursuing a delicate balancing act Iraqi authorities are seeking to ensure that the commemorations retain a religious rather than political character by opposing the participation of senior commanders from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ( IRGC) BAGHDAD – Iraqi authorities have imposed restrictions on funeral ceremonies for slain Iranian supreme leader []
Iran Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Huge crowds attend funeral procession of Iran's late leader in Tehran
TEHRAN, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Huge crowds from across Iran on Monday filled the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of the country's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike in late February.The procession, held following two days of farewell ceremonies at Imam Khomeini's Mosalla prayer hall in central Tehran, was also attended by a large number of Iranian officials, includ
JFeed
· Jul 3, 2026
Inside Iran's Seven-Day State Funeral for Ali Khamenei
A day-by-day guide to Iran's state funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, from Tehran to Najaf to burial in Mashhad.
ABNA English
· 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.
The Hill
· 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...
Toronto Sun
· Jul 3, 2026
IRAN WAR: Millions expected to attend Ali Khamenei funeral
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DNyuz
· 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 []
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 8, 2026
Aref: Funeral procession in Najaf & Karbala reflects deep Iran-Iraq brotherhood
Aref: Funeral procession in Najaf & Karbala reflects deep Iran-Iraq brotherhood
USA TODAY
· Jul 7, 2026
A funeral procession for Iran's Supreme Leader drew massive crowds in Tehran
A dayslong funeral ceremony began for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killed him. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/57fcunzm 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/
HESPRESS English
· 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.
Egypt Independent
· 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.
Powerline
· Jul 3, 2026
A Funeral for the Ayatollah
Ayatollah Khamenei has been dead for a while, but his funeral will take place tomorrow. Reportedly the funeral needed to await a truce agreement between Iran and the U.S. Perhaps the timing–July 4–is coincidental. The Telegraph headlines: “Supreme leader’s funeral expected to draw 20 million Iranians to streets of Tehran.” Around 20 million Iranians are expected to pack the streets of Tehran for the funeral of Ali Khamenei, the country’s
Hindustan Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Khamenei funeral LIVE: Iran officially begins public funeral ceremony for slain supreme leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral LIVE: Delegations from Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan paid their respects to the former Iranian Supreme Leader. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities said they expect between 12 and 20 million people to take part in the funeral ceremonies over the next three days.
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