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Thousands attend Ali Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran

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July 6, 2026

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Tehran, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran for the funeral and prayers for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several family members who died in US and Israeli attacks. The post Thousands attend Ali Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran first appeared on Prensa Latina.

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Reuters

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· Jul 9, 2026

LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei

Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Times of India

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· 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.

Associated Press

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· 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

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...

Iran Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Huge crowds attend funeral procession of Iran's late leader in Tehran

TEHRAN, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Huge crowds from across Iran on Monday filled the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of the country's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike in late February.The procession, held following two days of farewell ceremonies at Imam Khomeini's Mosalla prayer hall in central Tehran, was also attended by a large number of Iranian officials, includ

Mehr News Agency

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· 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.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

In the loving embrace of Imam Hussein: Martyr Khamenei

TEHRAN - In an unprecedented display of regional solidarity, deep spiritual reverence, and revolutionary resolve, millions of mourners gathered in Iraq’s holiest cities to pay their final, heartfelt respects during the historic funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iranians wave banners reading ‘WE WILL KILL TRUMP’ at Ali Khamenei’s funeral

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral on Thursday attracted large crowds of mourners wishing death upon President Donald Trump, after he launched the war that killed the Islamist figure in February. Funeral events reached their culmination this week, as mourners reached the country’s holiest shrine for Khamenei’s burial at the Shrine of Imam Reza in []

Al Bawaba

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· 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...

Independent Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

Millions gather in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession

Millions gather in Tehran for Ali Khamenei's funeral procession

The Tribune

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· 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.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 9, 2026

The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq

From Iran to Iraq, Ali Khamenei’s funeral carries strong symbolism and a message of unity for millions of Shia Muslims, whose leaders have different visions of religion and politics. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem explains. 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

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

Iran holds mass funeral prayer for slain supreme leader

Hundreds of thousands of mourners join public funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei

DNyuz

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Elaborate Pageant of Khamenei’s Funeral, in Photos

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader who was killed in the opening hours of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Khamenei’s body will be taken through both Iran and Iraq in a six-day procession honoring the late religious []

TRT World

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· Jul 7, 2026

Massive crowds gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession

Huge crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, four months after he was killed in joint US-Israel strikes. As mourners paid their respects, Iran's leadership used the ceremony to project unity and defiance, even as questions remain over the country's future leadership and the fragile ceasefire with the United States. Rahul Radakrishnan reports from Tehran.

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 3, 2026

IRAN WAR: Millions expected to attend Ali Khamenei funeral

Here's the latest on the Iran war for Friday

The Economic Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral

Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral

Africanews

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· Jul 7, 2026

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.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Millions expected to mourn Ali Khamenei as crowds call for Trump’s death

The funeral for Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei has resumed in Tehran. Millions of people are expected to gather in mourning over the course of the multi-day event as cries for “death to America” are heard from the crowds. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried later this week.

Sky News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Thousands gather for funeral of Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Thousands gather for funeral of Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Arise News

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· 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.

Euronews

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ali Khamenei's coffin carried through the streets of Tehran

Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran as Iran began funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 4, 2026

Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran

Huge crowds gathered to pay their final respects to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the start of marathon funeral ceremonies intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic republic's foes.Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone over the next three days for tributes to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.

BRICS News

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· Jul 6, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends funeral procession for former Supr [...]

JUST IN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends funeral procession for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.@BRICSNews

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Khamenei funeral LIVE: Iran officially begins public funeral ceremony for slain supreme leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral LIVE: Delegations from Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan paid their respects to the former Iranian Supreme Leader. Meanwhile, Iranian authorities said they expect between 12 and 20 million people to take part in the funeral ceremonies over the next three days.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Massive Crowds Gather for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral in Najaf, Iraq | Dawn News English

Massive Crowds Gather for Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral in Najaf, Iraq. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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