Iran Holds Massive Funeral for Ali Khamenei
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Iran is holding extensive funeral ceremonies for its assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with processions spanning multiple cities and expected to draw millions of mourners. Leaders from various countries, including Pakistan's Prime Minister, are attending, highlighting the event's significance. The scale of the funeral is described as the largest in Iran's history.
Iran holds funeral for Khamenei on US Bicentennial, chants of 'Revenge' echo
- Iran began the funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died in a February 28 U.S. and Israeli airstrike, on July 4 in Tehran. - Tens of thousands of citizens gathered, chanting slogans like "Death to America" and "Revenge," coinciding with the U.S. Bicentennial. - Analysts suggest Iran may have intentionally scheduled the funeral for this date to galvanize anti-U.S. sentiment and nat…
Supreme Cleric not present at father's funeral
- Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, the designated successor, did not attend his father's funeral. - He is reportedly injured from Israeli and US airstrikes, with the severity of his injuries un…
Crowd at Ali Khamenei's funeral calls for Trump's assassination, chants against US and Israel
- During state funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran, a poet called for the assassination of U.S. President Donald Trump. - Participants chanted slogans against the U.S. and Israel, de…
Iran mourns Khamenei with 'Death to Trump' chants at massive funeral
- Tens of thousands gathered in Tehran for public prayers for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, following his death. - Attendees chanted slogans including "Death to Trump," "Death to America," and "Death t…
Top Iranian officials attend day 2 of Ali Khamenei's funeral amid stalled peace talks
- Top Iranian officials, including the president and IRGC leaders, attended the second day of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral. - Khamenei's sons Meysam, Mostafa, and Masoud were present, but his…
The theater of mourning: How Iran uses Khamenei’s funeral to project power and buy time - analysis
- Iran is holding a week-long funeral ceremony for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli attack in February. - The event aims to project power and attract international…
Hezbollah, Hamas members attend funeral for Iran's former Supreme Leader Khamenei
- Representatives from Hezbollah and Hamas attended the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. - Delegations from the groups met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas …
Iran: Massive Crowds Attend Khamenei's Funeral Amid Chants of 'Death to Trump'
- Tens of thousands gathered in Tehran for the funeral prayers of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed by the U.S. and Israel. - Attendees chanted slogans including "Death to America…
Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
- Iran is holding a large-scale, multi-city funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed four months ago in the US-Israeli war. - The weeklong event spans five cities across Iran and Iraq, …
South Korea to Skip Khamenei Funeral After Iran's Last-Minute Refusal
- South Korea's government will not officially attend the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. - Iran reportedly rescinded its invitation for a condolence visit at the last minute. -…
Iran's week-long funeral for former leader Ali Khamenei enters second day amid war
- Iran's funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei entered its second day on Sunday, with crowds gathering to pay respects. - Khamenei was killed in February during the opening strikes of Operati…
Iran holds funeral prayers for assassinated leader Khamenei amid calls for revenge
- Iran held funeral prayers for assassinated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with tens of thousands attending. - Calls for revenge against the United States and Israel were prominent during the public fu…
Massive Funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, Son's Attendance Uncertain
- Iran is holding a massive funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an attack. - The multi-city funeral is expected to draw 20 million mourners, but Khamenei's son, Mojtab…