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Millions gather in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession
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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...
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.
Presstv
· Jul 9, 2026
'Biggest funeral in human history': 43 million join epic mourning for Martyr Leader
Tens of millions of Iranians and devotees from across the region turned the funeral ceremonies for the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution into the largest procession the world has ever witnessed.
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.
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.
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
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Related coverage for "Millions gather in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession": The Hill — Mourners greet Khamenei funeral procession in Iraq as US, Iran trade strikes. Mehr News Agency — VIDEO: Mourners filled streets in Mashhad ahead of funeral. Presstv — 'Biggest funeral in human history': 43 million join epic mourning for Martyr Leader. Arise News — Thousands Join Khamenei Funeral Procession In Iraq. The Tribune — Funeral procession of Ali Khamenei enters shrine of Imam Ali in Iraq; to be buried in Mashhad on Thursday. The Independent — Huge crowds line streets of Tehran for Khamenei funeral procession as mourners chant for revenge