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Iranians vow to stand firm as Khamenei burial nears
As Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's burial approached, citizens vowed defiance against US threats after Trump declared the Iran deal dead, with one saying 'we will not give up a single piece of our soil,' and another calling for 'revenge.' #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #Iran #Khamenei #KhameneiDeath #Mashhad #IranDeal #Trump #Netanyahu #IranNews #BreakingNews #WorldNews #SupremeLeader #IranWar #USIranDeal #IranIsraelWar #MiddleEast #IranPolitics #IranFuneral #IranResistance #MiddleEastNews #GeopoliticsNews Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4vl62ge 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
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South China Morning Post
· 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...
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
Tehran Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Seven decades of longing: Ayatollah Khamenei's final journey to Karbala
TEHRAN- Wednesday's farewell ceremony for Iran's Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, where his coffin was carried in procession around the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS). The ceremony was widely portrayed by the global media as the fulfillment of a wish that, according to accounts published by his office, had remained unfulfilled for nearly seven decades.
Reuters
· 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/
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.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 3, 2026
World leaders pay tribute to Iran's late leader Khamenei in Tehran
Foreign leaders and regional delegations gathered in Tehran to pay their respects at the casket of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. His flag-draped coffin lay in state at the Grand Mosalla as Iran began a week-long state funeral. 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
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Related coverage for "Iranians vow to stand firm as Khamenei burial nears": South China Morning Post — Iran mourners defiant as Khamenei buried: ‘only revenge can soothe the pain’. Associated Press — Iraq holds funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran Times — Seven decades of longing: Ayatollah Khamenei's final journey to Karbala. Reuters — LIVE: Fourth day of funeral procession for Iran's Khamenei. Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. Al Jazeera English — World leaders pay tribute to Iran's late leader Khamenei in Tehran