Karbala

Iraq's Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba warned US and Saudi interests would face consequences after joint attacks by the two countries on armed groups across Iraq. The Popular Mobilisation Forces reported 20 fighters killed and 32 wounded in strikes across seven provinces, including Baghdad, Basra, Karbala, Kirkuk, and Nineveh.

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq killed at least 20 Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) fighters and wounded 32 others. The attacks targeted PMF positions in seven provinces, including Baghdad, Wasit, Nineveh, Basra, Kirkuk, Karbala, and Diyala, causing damage to buildings, vehicles, and military equipment.

Iran is leveraging the aftermath of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination to reinvigorate the Islamic Revolution, with state-organized mourning rituals and public displays of unity. Post-funeral, the country has seen relaxed social restrictions, including dress code enforcement and mixed-gender gatherings, as the regime seeks to align with younger generations.

Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad following a six-day funeral procession attended by 41-43 million people. The funeral spanned five cities in Iran and Iraq, with mourners chanting anti-American slogans and carrying banners referencing 'Kill Trump'. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli air strike on 28 February 2026, marking the start of an ongoing war.

About 43 million people attended Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's nearly week-long funeral, according to Iranian state media. The funeral procession took place across five cities in Iraq and Iran, including Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad, where he was buried.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The body of Iran's slain supreme leader has arrived in Qom, as reported by state TV. The procession is set to continue in Qom tomorrow, with events planned in Najaf and Karbala, Iraq.

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.

Iran's funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family, attended by global dignitaries, highlight the country's resilience and unity amid US-Israeli efforts to destabilize it. The event underscores Iran's ability to maintain internal cohesion and international ties despite external aggression.

A state funeral for Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei was held in Tehran with international participation, including leaders from Pakistan. The funeral procession will travel through religious and political sites in Iran, occurring amid a ceasefire between Iran and the US following the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Iran is holding a six-day funeral for Ali Khamenei, intended as a display of national power and resilience. The funeral will include a procession through Iraqi Shia cities. Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, is not attending due to injuries from the attack that killed his father.

The funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a February 28 strike during a war with the U.S. and Israel, will begin in Tehran with a multi-day procession through Iran and Iraq, culminating in his burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. The ceremony includes stops in Qom and Karbala and follows a delayed mourning period amid ongoing conflict and recent protests.

A powerful general, Ahmad Vahidi, of Iran's Revolutionary Guard reappeared publicly as Tehran prepared for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The funeral, beginning Saturday, includes ceremonies with symbolic elements like a red flag bearing 'Ya Hussein' and will transport Khamenei's body to cities in Iran and Iraq.

Iran is holding a six-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli strike on 28 February. The ceremonies will take place in five cities, including Iraq, starting in Tehran and ending in Mashhad on 9 July.

The funeral journey of Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will pass through key cities and shrines, including Tehran, Qom, Karbala, Najaf, and Mashhad, each symbolizing religious, political, and ideological significance to the Islamic Republic. The route highlights the interplay between clerical authority and state power, with ceremonies at sites like Tehran’s Grand Mosalla and shrines in Iraq.

The article discusses the historical significance of the Ashura event in Karbala and its influence on modern conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza. It highlights how the resistance of these regions draws inspiration from Imam Husain's stand against oppression, linking ancient and contemporary struggles.

Iranian pilgrims carried photos of loved ones killed in the war with the U.S. and Israel to Karbala, Iraq, to participate in Ashura rituals commemorating the death of Imam Hussein. Ashura marks the 10th day of Muharram and honors the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Mohammad, who died in a 680 battle in Karbala.

Residents of Lebanon's Nabatiyeh have cautiously returned to check on damaged homes following a U.S.-Iran truce aimed at ending the Israel-Hezbollah war, though fighting persists and previous ceasefires have been fragile. Aida Jleilati and her daughter salvaged belongings from their airstrike-destroyed home, highlighting the ongoing destruction in the historically significant city.