Ayatollah Khamenei
Coverage of Ayatollah Khamenei in the Nexus archive.
- Khamenei’s coffin in Karbala on last stop before burial in Mashhad
Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Karbala, Iraq, as the final stop before being buried in Mashhad. Millions attended the funeral in Karbala to pay respects.
- Iran war live: Khamenei’s body arrives in Qom; Hamas cedes Gaza governance
Hamas has dissolved its governing body in Gaza, allowing a technocratic committee to assume control. Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei's body has arrived in Qom.
- About 100 people from Karnataka in attendance at Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran
About 100 people from Karnataka attended Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran. The event took place in Tehran.
- Qatar and Saudi Arabia delegations attend funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei
Saudi Arabia and Qatar sent senior officials to the funeral of Iran’s slain supreme leader, a display of diplomatic protocol that drew criticism after Iranian organizers appeared to taunt the delegations. Quranic verses referencing Iran’s confrontation with Israel and the US were recited during Saudi Arabia’s deputy foreign minister’s approach, while Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE did not attend.
- Three sons of Iran’s late Ayatollah Khamenei appear at funeral — but Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still absent
Three sons of Iran’s late Ayatollah Khamenei appeared at the funeral, but Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remained absent. The coffin was displayed outdoors alongside those of his daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and 14-month-old granddaughter.
- Iran embassy rebukes Trump over Khamenei funeral remarks
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.
- Iran to Trump: ‘You have neither civilization, nor honour’
The Iranian embassy in Armenia accused Trump of lacking civilization and honor, responding to his comments on pausing US-Iran talks during Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral. Trump expressed surprise at the large funeral turnout, contrary to his expectation of Khamenei's unpopularity.
- Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
Large crowds gathered in Tehran on the first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral. His body will lie in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday before being transported to Iran and Iraq.
- Iran: Khamenei's funeral ceremonies officially begin
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, have officially begun in Tehran. He was killed in an airstrike at the start of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.
- ‘Extravagant ceremony for a dictator’: Some Iranians will avoid Khamenei’s funeral
Tehran locals report empty streets and renewed nighttime checkpoints as some Iranians avoid what they call an 'extravagant ceremony for a dictator'—Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral—due to fears of dangerous crowds and potential attacks. Critics highlight lavish government spending amid public suffering.
- Iran: Dignitaries arrive for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
Dignitaries from China, Russia, India, and other countries have arrived in Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.
- Is Iran's new supreme leader finally set to show his face? Ayatollah Khamenei's body arrives at Tehran's Grand Mosalla ahead of days-long funeral which will be attended by millions
Ayatollah Khamenei's body has arrived at Tehran's Grand Mosalla ahead of a multi-day funeral expected to draw millions. The event may mark the first public appearance of Iran's new supreme leader.
- Qatar: US, Iran agree to hold further negotiations following Khamenei funeral
The US and Iran agreed to hold further negotiations following the funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei. Additionally, a man was shot dead in Haifa with two others seriously wounded, and an explosive-laden drone attacked an Iranian Kurdish opposition group camp in Iraq.
- Iran invites Congress president Kharge, former EAM Salman Khurshid, Pawan Khera for Khamenei funeral
Iran invites Indian officials, including Congress president Kharge, Salman Khurshid, and Pawan Khera, for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral events from July 3 to July 9. The Indian delegation is part of foreign dignitaries invited by Tehran for the burial-related ceremonies.
- BJP membership card will be citizenship card: Owaisi
Owaisi claims BJP membership cards will become citizenship cards. He also suggests PM Modi should attend the funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
- Israel Asked Facebook to Censor Iran War Content, Internal Documents Show
Israel’s government requested Meta to censor social media content about its war against Iran, including posts supporting Iran, opposing Israel, and depicting missile impacts. Meta partially complied, citing its content moderation policies, which label Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a 'Dangerous Organization' and prohibit positive speech about its actions.
- Timeline of Iran war from strikes that killed Ayatollah Khamenei to deal that capped day of frenzied negotiations
The White House attempted to revive diplomacy with Iran over uranium enrichment disputes, but talks collapsed, leading to strikes on Tehran on Feb 28. The timeline highlights efforts, breakdowns, and military actions.
- Far-left Senate hopeful's radical ties to 'Maduro cronies' could torpedo campaign: 'Tired of the chaos'
Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate, faces scrutiny over his ties to radical leftist figures like Hasan Piker, Tom Burke, and Anas Shallal, who are linked to Venezuela's Maduro regime and socialist movements. Critics argue his associations with extremists and controversial figures could harm his campaign.
- Outrage from Trump's closest allies begging him to show 'humility' after GOD image goes viral - and Iran's top leader slams 'insult' to Pope Leo
Trump's closest allies are expressing outrage and urging him to display humility following a viral 'GOD' image, while Iran's top leader condemns an alleged insult to Pope Leo.
- What has Trump achieved with his war in Iran? Ayatollah replaced with his extremist son, regime unchanged but emboldened, economic chaos, and NATO torn apart...
The article claims Trump's policies toward Iran resulted in the replacement of Ayatollah Khamenei with his extremist son, leaving the regime unchanged but more emboldened. It also highlights economic turmoil in Iran and the fragmentation of NATO due to U.S. actions.
- Inside Tehran after strikes: Iranian woman describes fear, checkpoints and people used as ‘human shields’
An anonymous Iranian woman describes life in Tehran under U.S. and Israeli attacks, highlighting checkpoints, internet blackouts, and fear. The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran brought anxiety rather than relief, with concerns about an even more repressive regime.