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Millions expected as Iran begins week long funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and dozens of foreign leaders and delegations arrive in Tehran as millions of mourners are expected to participate in funeral rites lasting until July 9. Millions of Iranians and mourners from across the region are expected to participate in a week long series of funeral ceremonies for slain former Iranian Supreme Leader [] The post Millions expected as Iran begins week long funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 4, 2026
Thousands gather in Iran as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin
Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic’s foes. Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days for tributes to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades. Six days of funeral ceremonies are planned to commemorate Khamenei, who ruled the...
Al-Monitor
· Jul 4, 2026
Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes.Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days for tributes to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.
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/
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.
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
DNyuz
· Jul 7, 2026
The Elaborate Pageant of Khamenei’s Funeral, in Photos
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader who was killed in the opening hours of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Khamenei’s body will be taken through both Iran and Iraq in a six-day procession honoring the late religious []
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Related coverage for "Millions expected as Iran begins week long funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei": South China Morning Post — Thousands gather in Iran as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin. Al-Monitor — Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran. Reuters — LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei. Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. Associated Press — Iraq holds funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. DNyuz — The Elaborate Pageant of Khamenei’s Funeral, in Photos