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IN PHOTOS: Thousands gather in Iraq's Najaf for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession

Updated On: 08 July, 2026 03:14 PM IST | Divya Nair

Thousands of mourners gathered in Iraq's holy city of Najaf as the funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moved through the revered Shia pilgrimage centre. Marked by prayers, religious rituals, and heightened security, the procession drew large crowds before the coffin continued its journey. (PICS/AFP)

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Crowds of mourners surround the convoy carrying the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Khamenei during a funeral procession in Najaf on Wednesday. PIC/AFP
Crowds of mourners surround the convoy carrying the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Khamenei during a funeral procession in Najaf on Wednesday. PIC/AFP
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Iran began six days of public funeral ceremonies for Khamenei on Saturday, including a dedicated day to neighbouring Iraq, a Shia powerhouse with close ties to Tehran

Iran began six days of public funeral ceremonies for Khamenei on Saturday, including a dedicated day to neighbouring Iraq, a Shia powerhouse with close ties to Tehran

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The Islamic republic hopes the marathon ceremonies will project strength and unity after the Middle East war, which started with US-Israeli strikes that killed Khamenei and several relatives on February 28

The Islamic republic hopes the marathon ceremonies will project strength and unity after the Middle East war, which started with US-Israeli strikes that killed Khamenei and several relatives on February 28

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The procession in Najaf came as the United States and Iran renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, putting more pressure on a deal to end the war

The procession in Najaf came as the United States and Iran renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, putting more pressure on a deal to end the war

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The US military said it had struck dozens of Iranian targets in response to Tehran's attacks on three ships in Hormuz, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards later saying they had hit US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait

The US military said it had struck dozens of Iranian targets in response to Tehran's attacks on three ships in Hormuz, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards later saying they had hit US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait

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After a massive procession in Iran's holy city of Qom, Iraqi officials and senior politicians received the remains of Khamenei on Tuesday night at Najaf international airport in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and one of the late leader's sons.

After a massive procession in Iran's holy city of Qom, Iraqi officials and senior politicians received the remains of Khamenei on Tuesday night at Najaf international airport in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and one of the late leader's sons.

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