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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Iraq's leaders flock to Tehran for funeral as Iran hails solidarity
Iran's president and parliament speaker has thanked Iraq for its solidarity during the recent US-Israeli war and called for deeper cooperation between the two neighbors.
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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/
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Iran, Iraq preparing for martyred Leader's funeral
TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Iraq, like Iran, is preparing to hold a magnificent funeral ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Presstv
· Jul 7, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral in Iraq will show solidarity between two nations: Senior cleric
A senior Iraqi cleric says the planned funeral processions for Ayatollah Khamenei in Iraq would represent public expression of solidarity between the Iraqi and Iranian nations.
Tehran Times
· Jul 8, 2026
In the loving embrace of Imam Hussein: Martyr Khamenei
TEHRAN - In an unprecedented display of regional solidarity, deep spiritual reverence, and revolutionary resolve, millions of mourners gathered in Iraq’s holiest cities to pay their final, heartfelt respects during the historic funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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
ABNA English
· Jul 8, 2026
Moment by moment coverage of the historic funeral procession of the sacred body of the martyred leader of Iran in Iraq
The funeral ceremony for the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution and his martyred family is being held today in Iraq.
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Related coverage for "Iraq's leaders flock to Tehran for funeral as Iran hails solidarity": Reuters — LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei. Mehr News Agency — Iran, Iraq preparing for martyred Leader's funeral. Presstv — Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral in Iraq will show solidarity between two nations: Senior cleric. Tehran Times — In the loving embrace of Imam Hussein: Martyr Khamenei. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Aref: Funeral procession in Najaf & Karbala reflects deep Iran-Iraq brotherhood. ABNA English — Moment by moment coverage of the historic funeral procession of the sacred body of the martyred leader of Iran in Iraq