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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.

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 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 events for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Khamenei are taking place in Iraq. Khamenei's coffin was transported through Najaf to the shrine of Imam Ali, Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law.

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 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 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 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.

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.

The funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued in Najaf, Iraq, amid US attacks in Iran. His burial is expected in Mashhad on Thursday.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A bus crash in southern Iraq killed 21 people and injured 20 others, with 14 victims burned beyond recognition. The accident, attributed to poor road conditions, occurred while the bus traveled from Najaf to Basra, and two Iranian nationals are suspected among the dead.

A powerful dust storm has swept across Iraq, affecting cities including Najaf and Baghdad, causing hospitals to battle respiratory issues. The storm has had a significant impact on the country's health sector. Respiratory problems are a major concern due to the sandstorm.