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Seven decades of longing: Ayatollah Khamenei's final journey to Karbala

Tehran Times

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July 8, 2026

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Seven decades of longing: Ayatollah Khamenei's final journey to Karbala

TEHRAN- Wednesday's farewell ceremony for Iran's Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, where his coffin was carried in procession around the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS). The ceremony was widely portrayed by the global media as the fulfillment of a wish that, according to accounts published by his office, had remained unfulfilled for nearly seven decades.

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Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 3, 2026

Grief as Kumawood actress Akyere Bruwaa mourns Ghanaian highlife legend Asonaba Konadu’s demise

Kumawood actress Akyere Bruwaa's TikTok post mourned the death of highlife icon Asonaba Konadu, sparking heartfelt tributes celebrating his legacy in Ghanaian music.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

The tide of mourners reaches Qom

Tehran - Millions of grief-stricken mourners from across Iran and beyond converged on the holy city of Qom on Tuesday to bid farewell to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a majestic display of national unity, unwavering loyalty, and steadfast commitment to the path he championed throughout more than three decades of leadership.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 8, 2026

Funeral events for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Khamenei under way in Iraq

Khamenei's coffin made its way through the streets of Najaf to the shrine of Imam Ali, Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law.

Presstv

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· Jul 4, 2026

Scholar, revolutionary, statesman, leader: How Imam Khamenei shaped the course of modern Iran

A concise account of the life of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei, charting his journey from humble beginnings and distinguished religious scholarship to the forefront of the struggle against the Pahlavi regime and nearly four decades of leadership at the helm of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Buat isteriku, terima kasih untuk enam tahun dengan perjalanan yang begitu indah – Jazmy Juma

PETALING JAYA: Kini bergelar suami orang, pelakon, Jazmy Juma tampil menitipkan ucapan terindah buat isteri tercinta, Farah Athirah. Menurut Jazmy, meskipun perlu melalui jalan yang penuh berliku sepanjang enam tahun perkenalan, dia bersyukur Farah menjadi pendukung setia dalam setiap jatuh bangunnya. “Buat isteriku, terima kasih untuk enam tahun dengan perjalanan yang begitu indah, manis dan ... Read more The post Buat isteriku, terima kasih untuk enam tahun dengan perjalanan yang begitu indah – Jazmy Juma appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Funeral procession for martyred Leader observed in Karbala

KARBALA, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The photos show the funeral and farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in the holy city of Karbala in Iraq.

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Related coverage for "Seven decades of longing: Ayatollah Khamenei's final journey to Karbala": Yen.com.gh — Grief as Kumawood actress Akyere Bruwaa mourns Ghanaian highlife legend Asonaba Konadu’s demise. Tehran Times — The tide of mourners reaches Qom. Al Jazeera — Funeral events for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Khamenei under way in Iraq. Presstv — Scholar, revolutionary, statesman, leader: How Imam Khamenei shaped the course of modern Iran. Utusan Malaysia — Buat isteriku, terima kasih untuk enam tahun dengan perjalanan yang begitu indah – Jazmy Juma. Mehr News Agency — Funeral procession for martyred Leader observed in Karbala