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Millions mourn Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Hundreds of thousands of mourners have gathered in Iran for the funeral ceremonies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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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.
Reuters
· Jul 6, 2026
LIVE: Millions walk in funeral procession for Khamenei
Millions of Iranians take part in a funeral procession and offer prayers for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #AliKhamenei #funeral #procession #prayer #Iran #Ayatollah #Khamenei #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
Presstv
· Jul 3, 2026
Iranian officials, world leaders, high-ranking delegations pay tribute to martyred Leader in Tehran
Top Iranian officials and high-ranking delegations from across the world pay their respects to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
The Hill
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran welcomes foreign leaders for Ayatollah Khamenei's state funeral
A stream of foreign dignitaries, officials and mourners gathered in Tehran on Friday to pay their respects to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 that triggered the war with Iran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war,...
Al Bawaba
· Jul 4, 2026
Trump: I thought Iranians hated Khamenei, then I saw the funeral
ALBAWABA — Thousands of Iranians mourned the death of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at his funeral in Tehran, scenes which took U...
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
IRGC chief hails Iranians, Iraqis for huge turnout at funeral
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The IRGC commander hailed the people of Iran and Iraq for their massive participation in the farewell and funeral ceremonies for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Related coverage for "Millions mourn Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ": Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. Reuters — LIVE: Millions walk in funeral procession for Khamenei. Presstv — Iranian officials, world leaders, high-ranking delegations pay tribute to martyred Leader in Tehran. The Hill — Iran welcomes foreign leaders for Ayatollah Khamenei's state funeral. Al Bawaba — Trump: I thought Iranians hated Khamenei, then I saw the funeral. Mehr News Agency — IRGC chief hails Iranians, Iraqis for huge turnout at funeral