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Replica mosque on loyalist bonfire condemned as 'vile'

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July 9, 2026

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Replica mosque on loyalist bonfire condemned as 'vile'

Police have been urged to intervene after a replica of a mosque was placed on top of a loyalist bonfire pyre in Co Tyrone.

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The Standard

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· Jul 9, 2026

Police say mosque replica on top of loyalist bonfire is hate crime

Political parties have condemned the bonfire display in Moygashel.

Russia Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Replica mosque torched in Northern Ireland bonfire (VIDEOS)

Northern Irish loyalists have burned a replica mosque atop a bonfire, in what police called a “hate display” Read Full Article at RT.com

Irish News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Replica mosque placed on top of loyalist bonfire

Replica mosque placed on top of loyalist bonfire

Irish Star

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· Jul 10, 2026

Replica mosque set aflame in 'hate-motivated' bonfire in Northern Ireland

It was burned along with an effigy of a man holding an ISIS flag and knife, as well as signs that read “secure our borders” and “end the threat of radical Islam”

The News Letter

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· Jul 9, 2026

Replica of mosque placed on top of loyalist bonfire

The bonfire in Moygashel has attracted controversy in previous years.

Euronews

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mosque replica and anti-immigration signs appear on Northern Ireland bonfire

A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Northern Ireland displays a mosque replica and anti-immigration signs ahead of Orange Order celebrations.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mosque model placed on top of Northern Ireland bonfire

Pro-UK loyalists in Northern Ireland have placed a replica mosque at the top of a bonfire, which is due to be lit.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

Red flags as symbols of revenge for Leader's blood

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – During the massive funeral ceremonies in the capital Tehran Monday, lots of mourners carried red flags which symbolize their call for revenge on the assassins of the the martyred Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Independent Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Revenge cries echo as Iran buries Khamenei

Revenge cries echo as Iran buries Khamenei

Tehran Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Thousands mourn Leader at site of his martyrdom

TEHRAN — Thousands of mourners, including families of Iran's martyrs, gathered on Thursday night at the site where Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was martyred in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, in an emotional farewell ceremony held beside the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

Zionist settlers set restaurant on fire south of Nablus

NABLUS, July 05 (YPA) –Zionist settlers set fire to a restaurant near the towns of al-Lubban al-Sharqiya and Ammuriya, south of Nablus, early Sunday, according to local officials. According to Yaqub Oweis, head of the al-Lubban al-Sharqiya Village Council and owner of the restaurant, the settlers broke into the establishment, located near al-Zaytoonah University, smashed []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘We want revenge’: Mourners say as Khamenei’s funeral procession moves through Tehran

Thousands of mourners lining the streets of Tehran on Monday called for revenge over the death of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his funeral procession continued through the Iranian capital. Khamenei’s flag-draped coffin, along with the coffins of family members killed in the February 28 airstrike that marked the start of the [] ‘We want revenge’: Mourners say as Khamenei’s funeral procession moves through Tehran

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran mourners defiant as Khamenei buried: ‘only revenge can soothe the pain’

Calling for revenge and rejecting any compromise with the West, Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic massed on Thursday late into the night for the burial of supreme leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad, as the country traded more attacks with the US. Khamenei was buried Friday, state television reported, following a ceremony at which his son and successor was not seen. The “body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution was buried in the memorial hall of the shrine of Imam...

RTÉ News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Bonfire lit after PSNI begin to remove mosque replica

A loyalist bonfire has been lit a day early after police began an operation to remove a replica of a mosque from the top of the pyre.

Presstv

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· Jul 4, 2026

Martyr Ayatollah Khamenei was pillar of support for Palestine: Islamic Jihad

Palestinian Islamic Jihad has paid tribute to Iran's martyred Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, describing him as a steadfast supporter of the Palestinian cause.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 5, 2026

Iranians call for Trump’s death at funeral for assassinated ayatollah: ‘Seek revenge’

Prominent mourners at the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed revenge against President Donald Trump, including calls for his assassination. Revenge was a major theme of the massive funeral — the ayatollah was himself assassinated in U.S.-Israel strikes — which was attended by hundreds of thousands, including nearly every senior Iranian []

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 11, 2026

Khamenei Pledges Revenge for the Martyred Imam and All Fallen Martyrs

Khamenei Pledges Revenge for the Martyred Imam and All Fallen Martyrs

CNN

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· Jul 10, 2026

Replica of mosque burned in Northern Ireland

A Northern Irish loyalist tradition celebrating a 1690 battle took a turn when participants set fire to a replica of a mosque. Police are calling it a display of “hate-motivated crime.” The annual event is a cornerstone of the community's identity but often sparks tensions.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 28, 2026

Lebanese Minister: Israel Damaged Heritage Sites Across South Lebanon

A crown was blown off an ancient column in a UNESCO-listed site in Lebanon's port city of Tyre. A pilgrimage site for Muslims and Christians alike ​was destroyed in another southern town. Israeli strikes pummelled the Mamluk-era market in the city of Nabatieh and troops razed centuries-old Lebanese border towns, according to Reuters.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 28, 2026

Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon

A crown was blown off an ancient column in a UNESCO-listed site in Lebanon’s port city of Tyre. A pilgrimage site for Muslims and Christians alike was destroyed in another southern town. Israeli strikes pummelled the Mamluk-era market in the city of Nabatieh and troops razed centuries-old Lebanese border towns. Israel’s ‌nearly four-month air and [] The post Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Meloni, Trump, Netanyahu: Full list of 13 leaders on Iran's 'revenge list'

The revenge list appeared in a newspaper shortly after Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for his father's death

ABNA English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Million-Strong Funeral of Martyred Leader, Unprecedented Historic Event

The Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc affiliated with Hezbollah in the Lebanese Parliament, in a statement issued after its periodic meeting, described the million-strong funeral ceremony of the pure body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution as an unprecedented historic event and emphasized the renewal of allegiance with the Leader of the Ummah, Ayatollah Sayyid Mujtaba Khamenei.

The Tribune

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· Jul 5, 2026

“Resistance against enemies, revenge for blood of martyred leader”: Chants ring out at funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Funeral prayers for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were marked by chants of Resistance against enemies and Revenge for the blood of the martyred leader as the Islamic Republic mourns the death of the former leader, who was assassinated in the US-Israeli strikes on February 28, leading to widespread regional conflict.

Haaretz

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran's Supreme Leader says revenge 'must certainly' take place for slain father

'We pledge ‌to avenge the blood of ‌the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers,' Supreme ‌Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's statement on ‌his Telegram account said

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mosque model placed on top of Northern Ireland bonfire | AJ #shorts

Right-wing, pro-UK loyalists in Northern Ireland have placed a replica mosque at the top of a bonfire, which is due to be lit ahead of annual parades this week. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Legit.ng

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· Jul 6, 2026

Breaking: Iranians demand 'death of Trump' as Khamenei’s funeral begins, "There will be blood"

Thousands mourn Khamenei in Tehran, showcasing anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments during a tightly secured 10 to 12-hour procession amidst rising regional tensions.

The Hill

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· 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...

Arise News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows Revenge For Slain Father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for slain father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as ceasefire tensions deepen further.

JFeed

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Tehran Propaganda Circus: Dissident Citizens Expose Fake Attendance Numbers at Supreme Leader Khamenei Funeral

Inside the borders of the Islamic Republic, dissident citizens have labeled the state funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei a fabricated circus designed to buy time for the regime to rebuild its broken military infrastructure.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 11, 2026

Out of Public View During Father's Burial, Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge

TEHRAN, July 11: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday vowed to avenge the killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, declaring that retribution was the dem...

World Israel News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Hezbollah celebrates the Iran deal as a clear victory

Fresh martyr posters for Lebanese Hezbollah terrorists hang from almost every lamppost and along the median strips of main arteries. The post Hezbollah celebrates the Iran deal as a clear victory appeared first on World Israel News.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Video] Mourners displayed placards showing Trump, Laura Loomer, Ben Shapiro, Miriam Adelson a [...]

Mourners displayed placards showing Trump, Laura Loomer, Ben Shapiro, Miriam Adelson and Lindsey Graham with red targets on their faces and the text your heads will be severed. Separately, Iranians were filmed hurling stones at an image of Trump while chanting America is the Great Satan.Wow JD Vance, you're a genius for making a deal with the devil. This regime loves you, that's why they didn't display any sign against you.

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