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Official delegations arrive in Tehran for funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei
Senior officials, political delegations from Iraq, Tajikistan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, other countries travel to Tehran for funeral ceremonies
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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
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 3, 2026
Foreign dignitaries arrive in Iran for Leader's farewell
TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Foreign dignitaries arrive in Iran to attend the funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, which began on Friday and will last for few days.
BERNAMA
· Jul 3, 2026
World : Officials From Over 100 Countries To Attend Late Supreme Leader's Funeral: Iranian Foreign Ministry  Â
TEHRAN, July 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday officials from more than 100 countries will attend the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reported Xinhua.
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.
Muslim News Nigeria
· Jul 4, 2026
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.
Ariana News
· Jul 2, 2026
Senior Afghan delegation travels to Iran for funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The visit comes as Iran prepares what officials have described as the largest state funeral in the history of the Islamic Republic. The post Senior Afghan delegation travels to Iran for funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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Related coverage for "Official delegations arrive in Tehran for funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei": Associated Press — Iraq holds funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mehr News Agency — Foreign dignitaries arrive in Iran for Leader's farewell. BERNAMA — World : Officials From Over 100 Countries To Attend Late Supreme Leader's Funeral: Iranian Foreign Ministry   . Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. Muslim News Nigeria — Millions expected as Iran begins week long funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei. Ariana News — Senior Afghan delegation travels to Iran for funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei