Ali Khamenei

Tens of thousands attended funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Najaf and Karbala. His remains returned to Iran for burial in Mashhad on 9 July. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack on his compound in Tehran in late February.

US and Iran exchanged strikes, with Iran claiming to have hit 85 US military targets in the Gulf. The US revoked a sanctions waiver for Iranian oil exports, and ceasefire negotiations are paused until after the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s missile program and proxy group support remain unresolved.

President Trump declared the tentative ceasefire with Iran 'over' following Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. military response targeting over 80 Iranian sites. Trump criticized Iran as 'scum' and 'liars,' vowing to 'denuclearize' the country, while the U.S. revoked key sanctions concessions to Iran after renewed attacks on tankers.

President Trump declared the tentative ceasefire with Iran 'over' following Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. military response targeting over 80 sites. Trump criticized Iran as 'scum' and 'liars,' vowing to 'denuclearize' the country, while the U.S. revoked oil sanctions waivers previously offered to Iran.

The coffin carrying Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived in Najaf, a Shia Islam holy city. US strikes have targeted Iran, as noted in the title.

Funeral processions for Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will pass through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. These cities, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines, include Najaf, the main center of Shia religious seminaries and residence of Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani.

Khamenei’s coffin arrives in Qom, where tens of thousands of mourners gathered for a funeral service. The event marks the mourning process for Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late Supreme Leader.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf vowed to punish 'arrogant powers' for killings in Iran, as stated by Tasnim News Agency. He linked the revenge to the liberation of the holy city of Quds, during a funeral procession for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Several social media influencers traveled to Iran for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. They stated they felt 'honoured' to attend the event.

The funeral procession for Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei has begun in Tehran, with millions expected to attend, potentially matching the crowds for his predecessor four decades ago. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports on why many admired the late ayatollah.

The funeral procession of supreme leader Ali Khamenei is moving through Tehran, with millions attending. He will be buried in his hometown on July 10.

Millions gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Ali Khamenei, with public calls for the killing of Donald Trump. Poet Mohammad Rasouli explicitly demanded Trump's death during the ceremony. Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed as the new supreme leader, has not appeared publicly in three months.

Vast crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei on July 6, with authorities estimating millions in attendance. The final public tribute is expected to last approximately 10 hours, as reported by FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah.

Crowds gathered in Tehran for a funeral procession of Ali Khamenei, Iran's late supreme leader. The event is viewed as a demonstration of strength by the theocratic regime during ongoing peace talks with the United States.

Millions in Tehran joined a funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israel airstrikes in February. His son Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader, has not publicly appeared since his March appointment, while three of his brothers were present at the funeral.

NPR's Michel Martin interviews Iranian-American scholar Kian Tajbakhsh about Iran's leadership and the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The discussion focuses on the implications of the funeral and Iran's future political direction.

A funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is underway, with Iranians mourning along the route before his burial in Mashhad as part of weeklong ceremonies.

The funeral procession for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with state television reporting on the event. Authorities anticipated large crowds similar to those for his predecessor decades ago, and attention is focused on his son Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since assuming power.

A million-strong crowd participated in a funeral procession for Iran’s assassinated supreme leader in Tehran, with mourners wearing black and carrying flags bearing the slogan 'we will rise'. The event contrasts with recent protests seven months earlier when government security forces killed thousands.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and five Shia clerics in Jammu and Kashmir have been invited by Iran to attend the funeral of Ali Khamenei. Mehbooba is expected to visit Tehran to pay her respects and offer condolences to Iran's people and leadership.

The funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has begun in Tehran with millions attending, and the body will travel through Qom, Iraq, and Mashhad for burial. Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teenager during a raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp, and at least four Palestinians were injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed some Christian villages in southern Lebanon sought annexation to Israel, a claim rejected by a Lebanese mayor.

A funeral procession for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with crowds gathering in Revolution Square. The procession will travel through Qom, Iraq, and Mashhad before burial, while mourners displayed anti-US and anti-Israeli symbols.

Tehran is preparing for a funeral procession for Iran's slain supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Millions are expected to attend the event in the capital city today.

Sons of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei attended his funeral in Tehran, but Mojtaba was absent. Massive crowds mourned Khamenei's death, chanting calls for revenge against the US and Israel.

Calla Walsh, a radical political activist who supports the Iranian regime, attended the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. She hailed Khamenei as the 'greatest anti-imperialist leader.'

Iran is intensifying efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz during mourning for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) using Quranic messages to deter Gulf delegations and force ships to turn back. The move is framed as critical to securing Khamenei’s legacy and maintaining influence over a key global economic waterway.

An Iranian expert stated that Iran needs to 'normalise relations with the US somehow' to address its struggling economy, which has been impacted by ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. The country is holding funeral ceremonies for its late supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba is absent from his father's funeral, with speculation about his condition. Iran's supreme leader is absent as senior officials attend an ayatollah's funeral.

Huge crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral of slain Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei as millions called for 'revenge' against the US.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met with Hamas and Hezbollah delegations in Tehran during their visit for funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Hamas delegation discussed conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, while Hezbollah conveyed condolences from its leader. Araghchi emphasized Iran's efforts to end the Lebanon conflict and honored former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

The funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will extend to Iraqi cities Najaf and Karbala, where his remains will be flown after events in Tehran and Qom. Ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala, home to shrines of Imam Ali and Imam Hussein, will precede his burial in Mashhad at the Imam Reza shrine.

Millions of mourners gathered in Tehran for funeral prayers for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies entering their second day. US President Donald Trump indicated negotiations with Iran would resume after the funeral period, while regional leaders urged implementation of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and an end to violence in Lebanon and Gaza.

Tehran metro recorded over 7 million passenger trips between Saturday evening and Sunday morning for funeral ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Mourners chanted anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans, referencing a US-Israeli strike on 28 February.

Funeral prayers were held for Ali Khamenei’s infant granddaughter, Zahra Mohammadi Golpayegani, and four other family members killed in a US-Israeli strike on 28 February. The infant’s coffin was placed beside Khamenei’s during the ceremony, with her father and mother, Boshra Khamenei, among those mourned.

Ali Khamenei’s sons Masoud, Meysam, and Mostafa attended funeral prayers for the late Iranian supreme leader in Tehran. Mojtaba Khamenei, another son, did not participate due to security concerns over reported Israeli threats. Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also attended the ceremony.

Funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei continued in Tehran, with senior officials including President Masoud Pezeshkian and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf attending prayers led by Jafar Sobhani. Khamenei’s coffin was displayed alongside four relatives killed in 28 February strikes by US and Israel, with over 10 million expected to participate in the events.

Iran’s embassy in Armenia criticized US President Donald Trump for his remarks about the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Trump had stated he could 'eliminate everyone' attending the funeral but chose not to for negotiation purposes, prompting a rebuke from the embassy over perceived disrespect.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized the international community's failure to prevent Israeli attacks in the Middle East, blaming the inaction for regional instability. He emphasized the need for stronger Islamic unity and cooperation among Muslim nations during a ceremony commemorating the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Huge crowds mourn Ali Khamenei in Iran's funeral, with Trump urging calm. The late Supreme Leader and his family were killed in a US-Israeli air strike in February.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that representatives from over 70 countries attended commemorations for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The event was described as a 'historic commemoration' involving friendly Arab nations.