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Martyred Leader's coffin warmly welcome in Najaf
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TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The plane transporting the coffin of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, landed in Iraq's Najaf for funeral ceremonies and received a warm welcome by Iraqis in the airport.
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Tehran Times
· Jul 4, 2026
What slogans do the mourning crowds chant?
TEHRAN- The funeral and farewell ceremony for the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, is far more than a simple ritual of bidding farewell to a political or religious figure. It is a scene where grief, loyalty, and the redefinition of the bond between the social body and the leadership of the system unfold simultaneously.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 9, 2026
Qalibaf: Historic funeral procession for martyred leader in Iraq was a declaration of revenge for blood of this great Mujahid/fighter
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Presstv
· Jul 4, 2026
Explainer: Which foreign delegations attended the funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revoluti
Asia accounted for the largest share of official delegations.
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· Jul 11, 2026
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Al-Monitor
· Jul 7, 2026
Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says
NAJAF, July 7 (Reuters) - The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Tuesday, where Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and senior Iraqi officials received it ahead of funeral ceremonies and a mass public procession, Iraqi state TV reported.The official reception at Najaf International Airport was attended by Iraqi political leaders and Shi’ite religious figures, before the coffin is carried through the city in public mourning events expected to draw large crowds on Wednesday.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran’s supreme leader’s coffin arrives in Najaf
Thousands of mourners thronged Najaf as the coffin of the late supreme leader moved through the city.
Reuters
· Jul 8, 2026
Mourners march with Khamenei's coffin in holy city of Najaf
Mourners marched through Iraq's holy city of Najaf following the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day funeral procession, which drew huge crowds in his home country, pressed on across the border. #najaf #iran #khamenei #funeral
The Tribune
· Jul 3, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei’s coffin taken to the site of assassination: Iranian media
According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), In an unannounced event, the coffin carrying the body of the martyred leader Ayatollah Khamenei was brought to the site of his martyrdom.
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
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 3, 2026
Farewell ceremony for martyred Leader to kick off in hours
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· Jul 5, 2026
तनावकाबीच इरानले यसरी गर्दैछ सर्वोच्च नेता खामेनेईको अन्त्येष्टि
काठमाडौँ । इरानले शनिबार बिहानदेखि दिवंगत सर्वोच्च नेता आयतोल्लाह अली खामेनीको सार्वजनिक अन्त्येष्टि समारोहको औपचारिक सुरुआत गरेको छ। अली खामेनेईको सम्झनामा इरानको राजधानी तेहरानमा सार्वजनिक शोक र अन्त्येष्टि कार्यक्रम चलिरहेको छ। सरकारी टेलिभिजनका अनुसार अन्त्येष्टिअघि छ दिनसम्म सार्वजनिक श्रद्धाञ्जली कार्यक्रम सञ्चालन गरिनेछ। यस अवधिमा इराकमा पनि शोक र्यालीहरू आयोजना गरिने कार्यक्रम रहेको छ। घटनास्थलमा रहेका []
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 2, 2026
Funeral Invitation: Elder Dr. (Pharm.) Samuel Kwasi Nkansah
Elder Dr. (Pharm.) Samuel Kwasi Nkansah
Iran Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei's coffin taken to the site of assassination: Iranian media
Tehran [Iran], July 3 (ANI): Iranian state media said that in an unannounced event, the coffin carrying the body of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was taken to the site where he was killed. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), 'In an unannounced event, the coffin carrying the body of the martyred leader Ayatollah Khamenei was brought to the site of his martyrdom.'Th
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
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
Body of slain Iranian supreme leader reaches Iraq's Karbala
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· Jul 6, 2026
Funeral of Iran’s Khamanei Echoes With Calls for Death and Revenge Against America
A Funeral Filled With Threats The funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was supposed to be a solemn farewell to the man who ruled the Islamic Republic for decades. Instead, it became a massive display of hatred directed toward the United States, Israel, President Donald Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [] The post Funeral of Iran’s Khamanei Echoes With Calls for Death and Revenge Against America appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.
Euronews
· Jul 8, 2026
Ali Khamenei's coffin passes through thousands of mourners in Iraq's holy city of Najaf
Funeral procession for Ali Khamenei passes through Najaf as thousands of mourners gather, touching the funeral truck and honouring the late leader.
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· Jul 3, 2026
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The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
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Thousands of mourners gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Wednesday to attend funeral processions for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei's coffin was carried on a large truck and driven through the streets, draped in the Iranian flag as it continued to other Shiite holy sites before returning to Iran for...
India TV News
· Jul 3, 2026
Khamenei's coffin taken to assassination site; why Mojtaba skipped his father's funeral
Iranian state media on Friday said that the coffin carrying the body of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was taken to the site where he was killed. As per the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), In an unannounced event, the coffin carrying the body of the martyred leader Ayatollah Khamenei was brought to the site of his martyrdom.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 3, 2026
[Photo] Iranian channels report Khamenei's coffin has been moved to the Imam Khomeini Mos [...]
Iranian channels report Khamenei's coffin has been moved to the Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran ahead of his funeral, with international delegations arriving to pay respects to the martyred Imam. Army Commander Gen. Amir Khatami declared: With even greater determination we say to Iran's enemies: we will avenge the blood of our martyred leader. A newly erected statue of Khamenei's fist has appeared in Tehran's Revolution Square.
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran's funeral politics: Khamenei's burial becomes message to region and rivals
Iran's funeral politics: Khamenei's burial becomes message to region and rivals
BERNAMA
· Jul 3, 2026
World : Late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khameneiâs Body Brought To Farewell Ceremony In Tehran
ISTANBUL, July 3 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The body of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was brought Thursday night to a farewell ceremony in Tehran, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing Iran’s state news agency IRNA.
ABNA English
· Jul 9, 2026
Moment by moment coverage of the funeral ceremony at the holy Razavi shrine
After the magnificent and epic funeral processions of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Qom, Najaf al-Ashraf, and Karbala al-Mu'alla, today the funeral and burial ceremony of the sacred body of the martyred leader of Iran will be held in Mashhad al-Muqaddas and at the holy Razavi shrine.
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· Jul 9, 2026
‘Final journey’: Khamenei’s casket arrives in home city of Mashhad for burial
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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...
The Independent
· Jul 3, 2026
What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Mourners preparing for days-long funeral for the late ayatollah, who was killed in February
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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
DNyuz
· Jul 3, 2026
Powerful Iranian Gen. Ahmad Vahidi emerges from hiding for first time in months ahead of Ali Khamenei’s funeral
Iran’s shadowy Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief emerged from hiding for the first time in months as he mourned alongside the casket of the assassinated former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi– who has been sanctioned by the US and has alleged ties to terrorism abroad – was seen Thursday with his hands []
Brisbane Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of war
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Yemen Press Agency
· 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 []
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