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IRCS, health ministry ready for martyred Leader’s funeral procession in Iraq
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society and the health ministry are ready to provide health and relief services to mourners attending the late leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession which are going to be held in the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.
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Mehr News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Funeral service for Iran's martyred Leader to be held in Iraq
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – A funeral service for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei will be held in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in Iraq following repeated requests from Iraqi groups and figures.
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.
Reuters
· Jul 8, 2026
LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei in Iraq
Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the international funeral ceremony in Najaf followed by another ceremony in Karbala for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #Najaf # Karbala #Iraq #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
DawnNews English
· Jul 7, 2026
WATCH: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Coffin Arrives in Iraq | Najaf Prepares Massive Funeral Procession |
The coffin of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has arrived in Iraq ahead of a major funeral procession in the holy city of Najaf. Thousands of mourners and religious figures are expected to take part in ceremonies marking the final stage of his journey. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #khamenei #iran #iraq #najaf #middleeast #worldnews #geopolitics #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
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
UrduPoint
· Jul 6, 2026
Service Chiefs, Armed Forces commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed
Service Chiefs, Armed Forces commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed
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Related coverage for "IRCS, health ministry ready for martyred Leader’s funeral procession in Iraq": Mehr News Agency — Funeral service for Iran's martyred Leader to be held in Iraq. ABNA English — Moment by moment coverage of the historic funeral procession of the sacred body of the martyred leader of Iran in Iraq. Reuters — LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei in Iraq. DawnNews English — WATCH: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Coffin Arrives in Iraq | Najaf Prepares Massive Funeral Procession |. Al Jazeera English — Khamenei’s coffin in Karbala on last stop before burial in Mashhad | AJ #shorts. UrduPoint — Service Chiefs, Armed Forces commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed