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Thousands dressed in black surround the coffin of late Iran supreme Leader

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July 9, 2026

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Thousands of mourners dressed in black flooded into the Iranian city of Mashhad on Thursday for the last day of a funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The procession would conclude at the Imam Reza shrine, where Khamenei would be buried. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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Brisbane Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of war

The coffin of Iran’s late supreme leader has gone on display in Tehran at the start of several days of official ceremonies and public mourning events.

DNyuz

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· Jul 4, 2026

Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah’s State Funeral

Huge crowds of Iranians gathered on Saturday to view the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at an elaborate state funeral for the former supreme leader, who dominated Iran for decades before being killed in the U.S.-Israeli war in late February. Tens of thousands of people began arriving at dawn at the Grand Mosalla mosque in []

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Thousands join funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei in Iraq

Thousands of people walked in the funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the Iraqi city of Najaf Wednesday morning. (AP video shot by Ali Jabar) #iraq #iran 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...

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.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 7, 2026

WATCH: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Coffin Arrives in Iraq | Najaf Prepares Massive Funeral Procession |

The coffin of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has arrived in Iraq ahead of a major funeral procession in the holy city of Najaf. Thousands of mourners and religious figures are expected to take part in ceremonies marking the final stage of his journey. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #khamenei #iran #iraq #najaf #middleeast #worldnews #geopolitics #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Reuters

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· 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/

The Cradle

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Final journey’: Khamenei’s casket arrives in home city of Mashhad for burial

The burial comes after the late supreme leader’s body passed through massive crowds of mourners in multiple Iranian and Iraqi cities

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies

Iranians began to gather on Friday for the funeral ceremonies of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as officials and international dignitaries paid their last respects to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.Iranian authorities have planned a marathon six days of funeral ceremonies to commemorate Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic republic as its number one from 1989 until his killing aged 86 on the first day of the US-Israeli war on February 28.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Khamenei funeral procession begins in Tehran as huge crowds expected

The funeral procession for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on Monday, state television reported, as authorities prepared for crowds that could rival those that turned out for his predecessor nearly four decades ago. The ceremonies offer Iran an opportunity to project resilience after five weeks of war with the United States [] The post Khamenei funeral procession begins in Tehran as huge crowds expected appeared first on Vanguard News.

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...

ArcaMax

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran rallies millions for funeral of slain leader Khamenei

Iran began a mass funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, in a weeklong ceremony that’s expected to draw millions of mourners and serve as a show of strength for the Islamic Republic. The body of Khamenei — who was...

TRT World

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ali Khamenei's coffin carried through Imam Reza shrine before burial

The coffin of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was carried through the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad on July 10, ahead of his burial. Mourners participated in the final stage of the funeral procession, which began on July 4 and included major ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Baghdad, Najaf and Karbala. Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran on 28 February. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Tehran Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Foreign mourners at Leader's funeral: 'We lost our father'

TEHRAN — As millions of Iranians poured into the streets for the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, foreign dignitaries, journalists, and ordinary visitors from around the world joined the mourning, describing the late Leader as a father figure to the oppressed and a symbol of resistance against Western domination.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 9, 2026

'We will kill Trump': Chilling assassination threat displayed at Khamenei funeral

The week-long funeral for Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entered its final day after he was killed in the opening hours of the conflict. Large crowds gathered across Iran, with "we will kill Trump" banners displayed during funeral processions for the late supreme leader, as calls for revenge intensified. The displays come as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high following the recent conflict.

JFeed

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· Jul 3, 2026

Inside Iran's Seven-Day State Funeral for Ali Khamenei

A day-by-day guide to Iran's state funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, from Tehran to Najaf to burial in Mashhad.

News24

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· Jul 6, 2026

News24 | Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession begins in Iran, but new supreme leader absent

The funeral procession for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei and three family members began in Tehran, state television reported.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mourners gather on Tehran streets ahead of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral as global envoys prepare to attend

Tehran [Iran], July 3 (ANI): Huge crowds of mourners gathered on the streets of Tehran ahead of the funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled to take place from July 4 through July 9, CNN reported.Large numbers of residents dressed in black assembled in the capital, waving Iranian flags and singing ceremonial hymns, while some held portraits of the late leader. The initial

Ariana News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran’s slain Supreme Leader laid to rest in Mashhad

Iran’s slain Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried at the country’s holiest shrine, state media reported early on Friday, after huge crowds gathered for his funeral while his son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained out of public view. The burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad followed a week of funeral processions, rallies [] The post Iran’s slain Supreme Leader laid to rest in Mashhad first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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...

Off The Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran begins dayslong funeral for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The casket of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was carried into Tehran’s Grand Mosalla Friday morning. Foreign dignitaries and religious leaders are expected to pay their respects ahead of a two-day public farewell in the capital before the body is brought on a tour of Iran and Iraq. A powerful general who leads Iran’s []...Click to read more

The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Late Supreme Leader Begin in Iraq’s Najaf

Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Wednesday in the Iraqi city of Najaf with thousands of mourners present. The Islamic Republic’s dayslong funeral for Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as mourners commemorate the life of the man who led Iran for []

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 8, 2026

Funeral processions begin for Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei

Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Wednesday in the Iraqi city of Najaf with thousands of mourners present. The Islamic Republic’s dayslong funeral for Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as mourners commemorate the life of the man who led Iran for [] The post Funeral processions begin for Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 4, 2026

Huge crowds throng Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies

Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic massed in Tehran on Saturday to begin almost a week of funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, which authorities want to send a message of defiance to the West after the war with the United States and Israel. Clad in black and waving blood-red [] The post Huge crowds throng Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mourners dressed in black flooded into Iran’s capital Monday for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs of people calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump. Khamenei’s flag-draped coffin, and those of members of his family killed Feb. 28 [] The post Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran is holding the funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei today, with foreign leaders [...]

Iran is holding the funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei today, with foreign leaders arriving in Tehran, including the President of Iraq and the leaders of Turkmenistan, Armenia and Namibia. Iran's Intelligence Ministry issued a statement of vengeance, blaming the US and Israel for assassinating Khamenei, while crowds chanted Death to America.

Africanews

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran begins farewell to Supreme Leader Khamenei

Before dawn, hundreds of mourners gathered in Tehran as Iran began days of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed months earlier in a joint US-Israeli airstrike.

BOL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran buries slain supreme leader Khamenei at shrine in Mashhad

MASHHAD: Iran buried its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei early Friday at the country’s holiest shrine, state media reported, capping a week of mass mourning even as his son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained out of public view. The burial took place at the Shrine of Imam Reza in the northeastern city of ... Read more The post Iran buries slain supreme leader Khamenei at shrine in Mashhad appeared first on BOL News.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran begins Khamenei’s funeral 126 days after assassination

Iran launched an elaborate six-day funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, staging a carefully choreographed display of national unity and defiance just four months after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killed the longtime leader. The ceremonies began after Khamenei’s body lay at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla Mosque on Friday. State media showed five []

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Funeral ceremonies for martyred Leader begin in Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iran has begun the funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, with foreign dignitaries and religious figures paying their respects at Tehran's Grand Mosalla.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 3, 2026

Khamenei’s coffin readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral

Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's coffin has been readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral.

Muslim News Nigeria

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· 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.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Funeral begins for Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Funeral begins for Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei

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