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Ali Khamenei funeral: Iran bids farewell to longtime supreme leader
Published 9 July 2026 · world
Iran has held a si day funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, taking mourners through key political and religious centers in Iran and Iraq
Iran has held a si day funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, taking mourners through key political and religious centers in Iran and Iraq.
The report traces Khamenei’s journey from Tehran to Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad, highlighting his nearly four-decade role in shaping the Islamic Republic’s domestic and foreign policy.
As supporters remember his leadership and legacy, the funeral also reflects the deep and ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. Al Jazeera's Ali
Hashem reports Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 10, 2026 • 4:46 AM IST · Updated: July 10, 2026 • 5:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Iran has held a si day funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, taking mourners through key political and religious centers in Iran and Iraq.
The report traces Khamenei’s journey from Tehran to Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad, highlighting his nearly four-decade role in shaping the Islamic Republic’s domestic and foreign policy.
As supporters remember his leadership and legacy, the funeral also reflects the deep and ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem reports Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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