Khamenei’s Burial in Mashhad Amidst Calls for Revenge
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- Millions of people have gathered for the funeral prayers of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Emotional scenes were observed as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin reached Najaf, Iraq.
- A crowd reportedly rushed to the airport upon the coffin's arrival in Najaf.
Story so far: Millions of people have gathered for the funeral prayers of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Emotional scenes were observed as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin reached Najaf, Iraq.
Latest development: The six-day period of public mourning across Iran and five cities in neighbouring Iraq concluded on July 9, 2026, with the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad. Funeral processions and condolence gatherings during this…
Millions of people have gathered for the funeral prayers of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Emotional scenes were observed as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin reached Najaf, Iraq. A crowd reportedly rushed to the airport upon the coffin’s arrival in Najaf.
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The six-day period of public mourning across Iran and five cities in neighbouring Iraq concluded on July 9, 2026, with the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad.
Funeral processions and condolence gatherings during this period were marked by strong religious and political symbolism. On the final day, large crowds gathered for a procession to the Imam Reza (AS) shrine in Mashhad, a revered religious site and Khamenei’s birthplace. Supporters at the ceremonies carried Iranian flags, portraits of Ali Khamenei, and placards demanding revenge for the assassination.
Mojtaba Khamenei, Ayatollah Khamenei’s son, did not appear publicly during the six-day ceremonies. Reports indicate he was seriously injured in the US and Israeli strikes that resulted in his father’s death.
Sources: Pakistan Observer Dawn News HUM News Express News
The burial of assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei took place in his hometown of Mashhad on July 9, 2026. An Israeli strike assassinated Khamenei in late February on the first day of the Middle East war. Thousands of people gathered in Mashhad, with many calling for revenge and waving red flags. The Mashhad governor reportedly expected 15 million attendees. The coffin was escorted by a fighter jet to Mashhad. The funeral, part of a six-day ceremony that included Tehran, Qom, and Iraq, was delayed from its original 6 am (7:30 am PKT) start to 2 pm (3:30 pm PKT) due to delays in ceremonies in Iraq. Banners depicting US President Donald Trump with a bounty and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the message “There will be blood” were displayed.
Funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were held in Karbala and Najaf on July 9, 2026.
Reports also indicate that the funeral procession turned into a protest following recent US attacks.
Sources: Suno News 24 News HD Dunya News ARY News
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad on July 9, 2026, as scheduled. Reports indicate his coffin was transferred to Mashhad for the burial. Claims regarding the coffin’s arrival in Karbala have not yet been independently confirmed.
On July 9, 2026, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family were scheduled to be buried. He was to be laid to rest in Mashhad on the same day. Additionally, reports mention claims of a funeral prayer for Iran’s Supreme Leader in Karbala.
Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.
Sources: GEO ARY News Express News
During the funeral proceedings for Ayatollah Khamenei, a war exhibition was displayed in Mashhad.
Sources: ARY News
Iran has conveyed its thanks to Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their attendance at the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reached Najaf, Iraq, where emotional scenes were observed as crowds gathered upon the coffin’s arrival. Waseem Badami also provided exclusive coverage from Mashhad regarding the funeral.
Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.
Sources: Dawn News ARY News Express News
Waseem Badami has shared key details from Iran concerning the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Sources: ARY News
Live reporting is underway from Mashhad regarding the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This follows earlier gatherings and processions in Najaf and Karbala, Iraq.
Millions of people are gathering in Karbala, Iraq, for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This follows earlier gatherings in Najaf.
Sources: Samaa TV Dunya News
Mourners continue to arrive from across Iraq, with massive gatherings ongoing for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Thousands had already marched through Najaf on 2026-07-08, participating in the funeral procession and chanting.
Sources: HUM News
Thousands of mourners marched through Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, participating in the funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During the procession, participants chanted “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” as the coffin was driven through the streets.
Iraqi and Iranian flags, alongside the banners of powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militias, were seen fluttering above the crowd. Najaf holds special significance for Shia Muslims worldwide as the burial place of Imam Ali.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s coffin had arrived on Tuesday evening at Najaf’s international airport, where an official reception was attended by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, senior officials, and religious figures. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders also arrived to take part in the procession, which is expected to continue to the Iraqi shrine city of Karbala before the coffin is returned to Iran for burial.
Sources: Business Recorder
The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been taken to the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf.
Sources: GEO Capital TV
The bodies of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family members were flown from Iran to the Iraqi city of Najaf.
Sources: GEO
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