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Massive crowds gather in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession
Huge crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, four months after he was killed in joint US-Israel strikes. As mourners paid their respects, Iran's leadership used the ceremony to project unity and defiance, even as questions remain over the country's future leadership and the fragile ceasefire with the United States. Rahul Radakrishnan reports from Tehran.
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The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
Mourners greet Khamenei funeral procession in Iraq as US, Iran trade strikes
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...
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 9, 2026
VIDEO: Mourners filled streets in Mashhad ahead of funeral
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Massive crowds of mourners filled the streets leading to the Imam Reza Shrine ahead of the funeral procession for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Arise News
· Jul 8, 2026
Thousands Join Khamenei Funeral Procession In Iraq
Thousands gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf as mourners escorted Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin during solemn funeral processions.
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.
The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
Funeral procession of Ali Khamenei enters shrine of Imam Ali in Iraq; to be buried in Mashhad on Thursday
The funeral procession of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli joint strikes earlier this year, has reached the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Wednesday, as thousands of mourners gathered to pay their respects during the fifth day of a six-day state funeral.
Independent Online
· Jul 6, 2026
Millions gather in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession
Millions gather in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession
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
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.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 4, 2026
[Video] Footage shows enormous crowds gathered around Khamenei's coffin in Tehran as the [...]
Footage shows enormous crowds gathered around Khamenei's coffin in Tehran as the funeral procession continues into day two, with foreign delegations
The Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
Huge crowds line streets of Tehran for Khamenei funeral procession as mourners chant for revenge
The new supreme leader of Iran did not attend his father’s funeral
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.
Presstv
· Jul 8, 2026
After Tehran and Qom, millions attend funeral for Martyr Khamenei in Iraq's Najaf, Karbala
Millions have gathered in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala for funeral ceremonies honoring martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, with Iraqi groups and media reporting turnout in the millions.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
Iranians wave banners reading ‘WE WILL KILL TRUMP’ at Ali Khamenei’s funeral
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral on Thursday attracted large crowds of mourners wishing death upon President Donald Trump, after he launched the war that killed the Islamist figure in February. Funeral events reached their culmination this week, as mourners reached the country’s holiest shrine for Khamenei’s burial at the Shrine of Imam Reza in []
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
Iraq's holy cities to host funeral processions for Khamenei
Funeral processions carrying the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will pass on Wednesday through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines. Najaf is the main centre of Shia religious seminaries, and is also home to Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, Iraq's top Shia religious authority.
Iran Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Huge crowds attend funeral procession of Iran's late leader in Tehran
TEHRAN, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Huge crowds from across Iran on Monday filled the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of the country's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike in late February.The procession, held following two days of farewell ceremonies at Imam Khomeini's Mosalla prayer hall in central Tehran, was also attended by a large number of Iranian officials, includ
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.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
Iran holds mass funeral prayer for slain supreme leader
Hundreds of thousands of mourners join public funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei
TRT World
· Jul 7, 2026
Massive crowds gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession
Huge crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, four months after he was killed in joint US-Israel strikes. As mourners paid their respects, Iran's leadership used the ceremony to project unity and defiance, even as questions remain over the country's future leadership and the fragile ceasefire with the United States. Rahul Radakrishnan reports from Tehran.
RTÉ News
· Jul 8, 2026
Iraq host funeral processions for Khamenei
Funeral processions carrying the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will pass through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 10, 2026
Funeral Procession of Khamenei Draws Large Crowds in Karbala
Mourners fill the streets of Iraq’s holy city of Karbala for the funeral procession of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Footage shows Khamenei’s coffin being driven on a large truck through the streets.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 4, 2026
Millions bid farewell to Khamenei as Trump and Netanyahu prepare to meet
ALBAWABA – Millions of mourners filled the streets of Tehran on Saturday for the official funeral services for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, more than four months after his death, in one of the greatest public gatherings in the country’s recent history...
News24
· Jul 6, 2026
News24 | Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession begins in Iran, but new supreme leader absent
The funeral procession for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei and three family members began in Tehran, state television reported.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
Najaf bids farewell to Martyr Sayyid Ali Khamenei in grand million-man funeral
NAJAF, July 08 (YPA) – The city of Najaf al-Ashraf in Iraq witnessed on Wednesday the influx of massive crowds exceeding 2.3 million mourners to participate in the farewell and funeral ceremonies of the body of the martyr Sayyid Ali Khamenei, amidst a solemn atmosphere marked by overwhelming grief and loyalty. The body of the []
The Economic Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral
Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral
India TV News
· Jul 6, 2026
As Trump keeps up threats, calls to kill him echo across Khamenei funeral in Iran
A massive funeral gathering in Tehran for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei turned into a powerful display of anger and defiance on Sunday, with crowds openly calling for the killing of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Sputnik
· Jul 3, 2026
Solidarity Beyond Borders: Pakistan Stands with Iran in Moment of Transition
Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral will be a monumental gathering, with implications stretching beyond the region – all the way to the US, Dr. Khan underscored.
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