Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Coverage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the Nexus archive.
- Iran's late supreme leader Khamenei buried in Mashdad
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was buried in Mashhad following a week-long funeral procession. State media reported his burial beside the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad.
- New footage reveals destruction of Ayatollah Khamenei’s compound after US-Israel strike that took out Iran’s Supreme Leader
Iran has released footage of the bombed-out compound where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israel airstrike at the start of the war. The footage marks the first public glimpse inside the site of the attack.
- Khamenei's body arrives in Mashhad for burial after week of processions
The body of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrives in Mashhad for burial after a week of processions. The burial ceremony is delayed due to an overwhelming crowd, not US airstrikes as claimed by Iranian state media. Mashhad, Khamenei's hometown, is a religious site housing the shrine of Imam Reza.
- Khamenei's body arrives in Mashhad for burial after week of processions
Khamenei's body arrives in Mashhad for burial after a week of processions, with an eight-hour delay attributed to crowds amid US air strikes disrupting railways. The funeral included stops in Iraq, and mourners in Mashhad displayed anti-American slogans.
- A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei’s legacy as he is laid to rest
Iran is deeply divided over the legacy of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with hard-liners celebrating his funeral as a symbol of resistance while critics highlight decades of repression, sanctions, and economic mismanagement. His death has amplified societal fractures, with supporters viewing him as a martyr and opponents blaming his policies for widespread discontent.
- Khamenei successor has yet to be seen as late ruler's funeral comes to a close
US and Iran have resumed strikes, escalating tensions with a threat of full-scale war. Iran is concluding a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed with family members on February 28 during the US-Israeli war's first day. His son Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment.
- Iran to bury slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as week-long funeral ceremonies draw to a close
Iran will bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Mashhad's holiest shrine following week-long funeral ceremonies amid heightened conflict with the US. His son and successor, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, has not made any public appearances.
- Iran to bury slain Supreme Leader in culmination of mass funeral
Iran buries slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, with his son Mojtaba Khamenei remaining hidden due to injuries sustained in a strike that killed his father. The funeral follows a week of mourning events amid renewed conflict with the United States after a truce.
- A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei’s legacy as he is laid to rest
Iran is deeply divided following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for over three decades. His funeral in Tehran drew massive crowds of supporters, but underlying societal tensions persist due to repression, sanctions, and economic issues. A tech worker in Tehran highlights growing family and national divides, with hard-liners celebrating Khamenei as a martyr while critics blame him for decades of turmoil.
- A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei’s legacy as he is laid to rest
The funeral for Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was designed to showcase unity in a country that is bitterly split over his decades-long rule.
- Iran's Tehran-Mashhad railway suspended after US strikes
Iran's Tehran-Mashhad railway was suspended following US strikes, disrupting travel before the burial of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad. The railway blamed a 'criminal attack by the US-Israeli enemy' and deployed repair teams, while road transport was arranged for stranded passengers. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the US of targeting bridges near Mashhad to disrupt the funeral.
- Masih Alinejad calls Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral a "terrorist summit"
New U.S. strikes on Iran occur during the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad describes the funeral as a 'terrorist summit' in her analysis.
- Funeral processions held in holy Iraqi cities for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Funeral processions for Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were held in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, where his body was displayed amid mourning ceremonies. Khamenei was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes in late February, and his body has been moved between holy sites before returning to Iran. Ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran persist, with recent strikes raising fears of a breakdown in an interim war-ending agreement.
- Regime supporters and opposition share AI-generated images of Khamenei’s funeral
Regime supporters and opposition groups are sharing AI-generated images of funeral services for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike on February 28. The images depict events in early July, following his death.
- Funeral processions held in holy Iraqi cities for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were held in Iraq’s holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, with thousands of mourners. His body was transported to Karbala before returning to Iran. Khamenei was killed in late February in U.S. and Israeli strikes, and his successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has not yet appeared in the funeral ceremonies.
- Huge crowds mourn Khamenei during funeral procession in Najaf
Thousands mourned the late supreme leader during a funeral procession in Najaf, Iraq, as part of Iran's six-day public ceremonies. The body was transferred from Qom to Iraq, with the final burial set for Mashhad.
- Whether Khamenei was a hero or a villain is for the Iranian people to decide
The article discusses the assassination of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by Israel and its Western allies, criticizing the lack of media outrage. It questions the justification for the attack and highlights the Iranian people's right to judge Khamenei's legacy.
- Thousands of mourners march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq
Mourners marched in Iraq's holy city of Najaf as the funeral procession of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei crossed into the country. The six-day procession, which attracted large crowds in Iran, continued across the border.
- Funeral prayers in Iraq for Iranian supreme leader commence after body arrives in holy city
Funeral prayers for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Najaf, Iraq, with thousands of mourners. His body will travel to Karbala before returning to Iran, while U.S.-Iran tensions persist amid ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf. Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has not yet appeared in the funeral ceremonies.
- Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq
Mourners in Najaf, Iraq, followed the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his funeral procession crossed into the country. Participants carried portraits and chanted 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel' during the event.
- Funeral prayers in Iraq for Iranian supreme leader commence after body arrives in holy city
Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Najaf, Iraq, with thousands of mourners participating. His body will later travel to Karbala before returning to Iran. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran persist, with recent strikes raising concerns about a potential breakdown in an interim peace agreement.
- Funeral prayers in Iraq for Iranian supreme leader commence after body arrives in holy city
Funeral processions for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Najaf, Iraq, with thousands of mourners present. The event follows the arrival of his body in the holy city.
- Funeral prayers in Iraq for Iranian supreme leader commence after body arrives in holy city
Funeral prayers for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Najaf, Iraq, with thousands of mourners. His body arrived in Najaf alongside Iranian officials and will later move to Karbala before returning to Iran. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran persist amid ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf.
- In pictures: Funeral procession for Iran's slain supreme leader continues in Iraq's Najaf
The funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued in Najaf, Iraq, amid US attacks in Iran. His burial is expected in Mashhad on Thursday.
- Iran projects regional power as Khamenei funeral heads to Iraq
Iran is projecting regional power by displaying the body of slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Shia holy cities in Iraq, as Tehran seeks to revive its axis of influence.
- US launches strikes on Iran after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz; Bahrain and Kuwait targeted
The U.S. military launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The U.S. also revoked Iran's license to sell crude oil, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations. Both Bahrain and Kuwait issued missile alerts following the strikes.
- In Iran, mourners honor Khamenei while critics remain quiet
The funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued with his coffin traveling to Najaf, Iraq, drawing large crowds. Critics remained quiet during the event.
- U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks
The U.S. has struck Iran and reimposed sanctions following attacks on tankers. Negotiations between the two nations are paused until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran, as he was killed on the first day of the war.
- Viral AI fakes flood social media as Iran mourns Khamenei
Iran held a funeral procession for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, documented by international news agencies. AI-generated videos and photos falsely depicting the event have spread on social media, some exaggerating crowd size and containing fabricated landmarks.
- Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says
The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s Najaf, where Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and senior officials received it ahead of funeral ceremonies. The arrival at Najaf International Airport was attended by political leaders and Shi’ite religious figures, with public mourning events planned for the following day.
- Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Gave Iran Details on Asylum Seekers
A lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration provided Iran with information about asylum seekers. The article also references a billboard displaying Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
- Iran strikes three vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump arrives at NATO summit
Iran struck three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz in Oman's territorial waters, according to a US official, violating a memorandum of understanding. The Qatari-flagged LNG tanker al-Rakiyat was among the targeted vessels, with the attack occurring hours before US President Donald Trump's departure for a NATO summit discussing regional security. Iran is observing a funeral for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike.
- Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with one catching fire near Oman. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported the incidents, while Iranian state TV implied Tehran's involvement without an official claim. The attacks threaten shipping and U.S.-Iran negotiations.
- Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with one catching fire near Oman. The UK military reported the incidents, while Iran's state TV implied responsibility without an official claim. The attacks disrupt shipping talks between the U.S. and Iran, which are paused until after Iran's Supreme Leader's funeral.
- Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Three tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, with one catching fire near Oman. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported the attacks, and Iranian state TV implied involvement without an official claim. Qatar condemned the assault on its tanker, Al Rekayyat, while U.S.-Iran talks remain on hold due to Khamenei's funeral.
- Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with one catching fire near Oman, as reported by the British military. Iran's state TV implied responsibility for striking a Qatari tanker but did not officially claim the attack, while the U.S. and Iran continue negotiations to resolve tensions in the region.
- Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, with the UK reporting a tanker fire and structural damage on another. Iran implied involvement without an official claim, while Qatar condemned the attack on its tanker. The U.S. seeks negotiations with Iran amid ongoing tensions over the strait's security and nuclear program.
- WATCH: Ex-Warren campaign volunteer spotted praising murderous ex-Iranian leader
Calla Walsh, a former volunteer for Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s campaign and organizer for Sen. Ed Markey, appeared in Iranian state media praising the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the 'greatest anti-imperialist leader' of her lifetime. Walsh, described as a U.S. journalist in Lebanon, made the remarks during coverage of Khamenei’s funeral, with an Iranian flag visible in the backdrop.
- WATCH: Ex-Warren campaign volunteer spotted praising murderous ex-Iranian leader
Calla Walsh, a former volunteer for Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign and organizer for Sen. Ed Markey, praised the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an Iranian state media interview, calling him the 'greatest anti-imperialist leader' of her lifetime. Walsh, who has worked on progressive campaigns in Massachusetts, appeared in the interview during coverage of Khamenei’s funeral, with an Iranian flag visible in the backdrop.
- Mourners bid farewell to Ayatollah Khamenei in Qom
Mourners in Qom, Iran, attended a fourth day of funeral proceedings for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his remains at Jamkaran Mosque. A prayer service led by Abdollah Javadi-Amoli and a procession to Fatima Masumeh's mausoleum were part of the event, as mourners chanted 'death to America'.