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After huge Najaf funeral, millions pay last tribute to Martyr Khamenei in Karbala Millions of mourners flooded the streets of the holy city of Karbala as the body of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution arrived for its final funeral procession in Iraq.

War on Gaza draws large crowds to Khamenei’s funeral in Iraq More than a million mourners packed streets in Najaf, Iraq for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession.

Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf ... Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox A man walks past a banner bearing a portrait of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ahead of funeral processions in Najaf and Karbala, in Najaf, Iraq, July 7, 2026. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani Published Jul 08, 2026, 03:47 AM Updated Jul 08, 2026, 04:21 AM Set as preferred source Listen NAJAF, July 7 - The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Tuesday after funeral ceremonies in Iran, bringing a multi-day procession to one of Shi'ite Islam's most sacred sites following the leader's death in a February 28 U.S.-Israeli strike. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and senior Iraqi officials received the coffin at Najaf International Airport ahead of funeral ceremonies and a mass public procession, state TV reported. Najaf holds special significance for Shi'ites worldwide as the burial place of Imam Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammad. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also arrived in…

Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral in Iraq will show solidarity between two nations: Senior cleric A senior Iraqi cleric says the planned funeral processions for Ayatollah Khamenei in Iraq would represent public expression of solidarity between the Iraqi and Iranian nations.

Iraq expects millions to join Martyr Leader’s funeral in Najaf, Karbala Millions of people are expected to attend funeral ceremonies in Iraq for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, a spokesman for the Iraqi media committee organizing the event has said.

President Pezeshkian to attend martyred Leader’s funeral in Iraq President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to Iraq on Tuesday to attend the funeral ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Funeral of Iranian leader Khamenei in Mashhad postponed due to ceremonies in Iraq "Due to the mass and solemn farewell ceremonies for the late Leader Ali Khamenei that took place in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, the arrival of Khamenei's coffin in Mashhad has been postponed," the funeral committee said

Over ten million people take part in farewell ceremonies for Khamenei in Iraq The supreme committee expressed "deep gratitude and appreciation to all official institutions, holy shrines, security forces and armed forces, including the Shiite Popular Mobilization Forces, thousands of volunteers and all the people of Iraq"

Thousands of mourners march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq Mourners ​marched through Iraq's holy city of Najaf on ​Wednesday, following the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day funeral procession, which drew ​huge ‌crowds in his home country, pressed ⁠on across the border.

Funeral processions begin in Najaf for Iran's late Supreme Leader ... 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) An official funeral ceremony was held Tuesday night for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Najaf International airport in Iraq. Mourners reach toward a truck carrying the coffin of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a funeral procession in Najaf, Iraq, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban) An Iraqi Shiite soldier chants on the eve of funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei outside the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf, Iraq, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban) A truck carrying the coffin of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes its way through mourners during a funeral procession in Najaf, Iraq, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban) Mourners reach toward a truck carrying the coffin of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a funeral procession in Najaf, Iraq, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi…

Massive Iraq funeral was a call for vengeance for martyred Leader: Qalibaf Iran’s parliament speaker says the massive funeral procession in Iraq for the martyred Leader was a declaration of support for his legacy and a call to avenge his death.

Iraq’s holy cities host funeral processions for Khamenei NAJAF, Iraq - Crowds thronged the streets of Najaf on Wednesday as the coffin of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei moved through the holy city in a procession devoted to Iraq, home to Shia Islam’s most sacred shrines.

President Pezeshkian arrives in Iraq's Najaf - Mehr News Agency https://en.mehrnews.com/news/246004/ Jul 7, 2026, 8:40 PM News ID 246004 Politics Politics Jul 7, 2026, 8:40 PM President Pezeshkian arrives in Iraq's Najaf TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezehskian of Iran arrived in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf and was received by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ahead of the funeral procession for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution. The Iranian president received a warm welcome from the Iraqi premier and some other high-ranking Iraqi officials. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and the martyred Leader's eldest son Mostapha Khamenei are reported to join the President Pezeshkian during the funeral procession. Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister al-Zaidi was reported to have declared tomorrow, Wednesday, a public holiday across Iraq to mark the funeral ceremony of Iran’s martyred Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Iraqi authorities have completed preparations for the funeral procession in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, media reported on Tuesday afternoon. MNA News ID 246004 کپی شد Iraq declares Wed. public holiday for Leader's funeral Plane carryin…

President Pezeshkian Joins Iraqi Leaders for Ayatollah Khamenei's ... Najaf, The Gulf Observer: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi attended an official reception ceremony at Najaf International Airport on Tuesday evening to receive the body of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ahead of funeral rites scheduled to take place in Iraq. The aircraft carrying the coffin of Ayatollah Khamenei and accompanying family members landed at Najaf International Airport, where senior Iraqi and Iranian officials received the delegation in preparation for the funeral ceremonies. According to the announced arrangements, funeral processions will be held on Wednesday in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, with millions of mourners expected to participate. Ayatollah Khamenei was widely respected among Iraq’s Shia community and regarded as a prominent religious authority by millions of followers across the country, prompting expectations of a large public turnout for the ceremonies. To facilitate the funeral arrangements and manage the anticipated crowds, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi declared Wednesday a nationwide pub…

Khamenei’s coffin arrives in Iraq as US strikes hit Iran The coffin carrying Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived in one of Shia Islam’s holiest cities, Najaf.

Coffin with late Iranian supreme leader's body delivered to Iraq — agency The Iranian delegation that will take part in the funeral rites will be led by President Masoud Pezeshkian

Crowds pack Iraq's Najaf for Khamenei funeral amid soaring tensions Masses packed the streets of Najaf on Wednesday as the coffin of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was carried through the holy city in a solemn procession, marking Iraq&#039...

Iraq's holy cities to host funeral processions for Khamenei Funeral processions carrying the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will pass on Wednesday through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines. Najaf is the main centre of Shia religious seminaries, and is also home to Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, Iraq's top Shia religious authority.

Khamenei's coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq The remains of Iran's late supreme leader are transported to Najaf and Karbala, as funeral ceremonies continue for a fifth day.

Khamenei's coffin arrives in Iraq's holy Shiite city of Karbala Eyewitnesses report that millions participated in the funeral procession

Millions join funeral procession for martyred Leader in Iraq’s Najaf The funeral procession for the Ayatollah Khamenei and his martyred family members officially begins on Wednesday in the holy city of Najaf.

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.

Qaani: Martyred Leader’s funeral in Iraq to strengthen Iran-Iraq unity against US sedition The commander of the IRGC Quds Force says the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq will strengthen Iran-Iraq unity against US sedition.

Around 2.5 million people attend farewell ceremony for Khamenei in Iraq’s Najaf — TV The farewell ceremony for the late Iranian leader will begin there at 4:00 p.m. local time

Preparations done for martyred Leader’s funeral in Iraq: Organizing group The Higher Committee overseeing the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Iraq says necessary preparations have been made for the procession in Najaf and Karbala.

Over 4 mln people attend farewell ceremony for slain Iranian leader Khamenei in Karbala Representatives from various Iraqi provinces, as well as delegations from numerous Arab countries and regional and international organizations that had been unable to attend the farewell ceremony in Iran, traveled to Karbala to pay their respects

Hashd al-Sha’abi calls on Iraqis to attend Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral en masse The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units have called upon all walks of the society to participate en masse in the funeral procession for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

Khamenei funeral in Najaf draws 2M+ participants - shafaq.com 2026-07-08T10:03:06+00:00 Share font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Baghdad More than two million people joined the funeral procession of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Najaf on Wednesday, while around 4,300 Iraqi and foreign journalists covered the event, the Higher Committee for the Funeral Ceremonies announced. Committee spokesperson Saad Maan told Shafaq News that live coverage began at 5 a.m. local time and continued throughout the day, with media coverage including nearly 1,000 accredited international journalists and about 3,300 Iraqi media workers representing television channels, news agencies, radio stations, newspapers, and digital platforms. Around 20 satellite news gathering (SNG) vehicles were also deployed, most providing clean feeds to media organizations. The ceremonies, which began in Najaf in the morning, drew crowds that participants compared to the Ashura and Arbaeen commemorations, when millions of Shiite Muslims gather in Najaf and Karbala to mourn Imam Hussein bin Ali, the third Shiite Imam. Following the Najaf procession, Khamenei’s body was scheduled to be transferred to …

Khamenei’s coffin in Karbala on last stop before burial in Mashhad Millions gathered in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq to pay their respects at the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader.

Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq <p>NAJAF, Iraq, July 8 - Mourners marched through Iraq's holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, following the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day funeral procession, which drew huge crowds in his home country, pressed on across the border.</p><p>People carrying large portraits of the late leader gathered along the route and chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" as Khamenei's coffin was driven on a large truck through the streets.</p>

Masses gather in Iraq’s holy Shiite cities as Khamenei funeral frenzy crosses border <p>Slain leader's body brought to Najaf and Karbala, where vast crowds of Iraqis pay tribute to man 'who cannot even be described'; Iran shows new footage from strike that killed him</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/masses-gather-in-iraqs-holy-shiite-cities-as-khamenei-funeral-frenzy-crosses-border/">Masses gather in Iraq&#8217;s holy Shiite cities as Khamenei funeral frenzy crosses border</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/07/AP26189363545028-1024x640.jpg" title="Masses gather in Iraq&#8217;s holy Shiite cities as Khamenei funeral frenzy crosses border" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Iraqis Turn Out in Droves to Mourn Khamenei in Show of Solidarity The coffin of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the funeral procession at a shrine in Najaf, Iraq, on Wednesday.

Iraq: 10 million attended martyred Leader's funeral in Najaf, Karbala Iraqi officials say the massive funeral procession in Iraq for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution drew over 10 million mourners.

Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says <p>NAJAF, July 7 (Reuters) - The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Tuesday, where Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and senior Iraqi officials received it ahead of funeral ceremonies and a mass public procession, Iraqi state TV reported.</p><p>The official reception at Najaf International Airport was attended by Iraqi political leaders and Shi’ite religious figures, before the coffin is carried through the city in public mourning events expected to draw large crowds on Wednesday.</p>

After millions honor martyred Leader, Qaani says Iraq's farewell sent message of unity The massive turnout of people in the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Iraq leads to a delay in the procession in the holy Iranian city of Mashhad.