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Martyred Leader’s funeral, farewell ceremonies in photos

Mehr News Agency

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July 7, 2026

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Martyred Leader’s funeral, farewell ceremonies in photos

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The report narrates portraits of those present at the funeral and farewell ceremonies of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei from different generations and social classes, captured in camera

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Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Funeral procession for martyred Leader observed in Karbala

KARBALA, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The photos show the funeral and farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in the holy city of Karbala in Iraq.

Tehran Times

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· 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

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· Jul 9, 2026

Qalibaf: Historic funeral procession for martyred leader in Iraq was a declaration of revenge for blood of this great Mujahid/fighter

Qalibaf: Historic funeral procession for martyred leader in Iraq was a declaration of revenge for blood of this great Mujahid/fighter

Yemen Press Agency

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· 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 []

The Cradle

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Final journey’: Khamenei’s casket arrives in home city of Mashhad for burial

The burial comes after the late supreme leader’s body passed through massive crowds of mourners in multiple Iranian and Iraqi cities

Presstv

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· 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.

Associated Press

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· 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

UrduPoint

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· Jul 3, 2026

Farewell ceremony held for Justice Masood Abid Naqvi

Farewell ceremony held for Justice Masood Abid Naqvi

TRT World

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· 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

ABNA English

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran’s Martyr Leader farewell begins as Tehran Mosalla opens to mourners

The farewell ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution began with the attendance of millions of mourners at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran and the surrounding streets.

The Media Line

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘A Kind of Loyalty Test’: Khamenei Funeral Projects Defiance After War

The funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader [] The post ‘A Kind of Loyalty Test’: Khamenei Funeral Projects Defiance After War appeared first on The Media Line.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Foreign leaders, delegations continue arriving in Tehran to pay tribute to slain Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei

Senior foreign leaders and official delegations attend tribute ceremony at Imam Khomeini Mosalla as funeral processions begin

DawnNews English

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· 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

USA TODAY

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· 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/

Reuters

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mourners march as Khamenei's coffin crosses into Iraq

Mourners marched through Iraq's holy city of Najaf, following the coffin of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day funeral procession continues across borders. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #iran #iraq #ayatollahalikhamenei Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4h2p7QR 👉 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

Times of India

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· 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.

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