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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.

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 in Qom, Iran, attended a fourth day of funeral proceedings for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his remains at Jamkaran Mosque. A prayer service led by Abdollah Javadi-Amoli and a procession to Fatima Masumeh's mausoleum were part of the event, as mourners chanted 'death to America'.

Khamenei’s coffin arrives in Qom, where tens of thousands of mourners gathered for a funeral service. The event marks the mourning process for Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late Supreme Leader.

A liquefied natural gas tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, according to the British military. Iranian state television implied responsibility, citing warnings to the vessel but not directly claiming the attack. The U.S. seeks negotiations with Iran to resolve tensions over shipping routes and nuclear programs, but talks are paused until after the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Hamas has dissolved its governing body in Gaza, allowing a technocratic committee to assume control. Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei's body has arrived in Qom.

Mourners in Tehran participated in a funeral procession for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with attendees calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The procession included coffins of Khamenei’s family members killed in an airstrike, and the event was part of mourning rituals lasting until his burial in Mashhad. The turnout was described as larger than the 2020 funeral for Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

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 procession for Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with crowds expected to rival those at his predecessor's funeral in 1989. His son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since assuming leadership, while officials highlighted security measures to prevent chaos during the procession. The leader's death, attributed to Israeli airstrikes using US intelligence, occurred on February 28, the first day of the Middle East war.

A funeral procession for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with crowds gathering in Revolution Square. The procession will travel through Qom, Iraq, and Mashhad before burial, while mourners displayed anti-US and anti-Israeli symbols.

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.

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.

Tehran's Grand Mosalla is preparing for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, with security heightened and workers setting up floral arrangements and banners. The funeral will span six days, including a procession through Tehran and burial in Mashhad. Authorities expect 15-20 million participants in Tehran alone.

Iran's ruling clerics are organizing mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes. The funeral events will begin in Tehran, with processions in Qom and Mashhad and ceremonies in 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.

Iran has announced two-day public farewell and funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on 28 February. The events, organized by Brigadier General Hassan Hassanzadeh, will take place on 4 and 5 July, with processions in Tehran and Qom, and authorities expect up to 35 million participants.

Iran's planned state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled for July 4–9, is described as a high-risk security event and a strategic message to the U.S. about an anticipated peace deal. The funeral's timing, coinciding with diplomatic breakthroughs, aims to reframe Khamenei's death as a victory, leveraging Shia religious symbolism and a four-month delay to solidify this narrative.

Funeral processions for Ali Khamenei are scheduled in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad from July 4 to 9. Ceremonies include farewell events at Imam Khomeini Mosalla and a burial at the shrine of Imam Reza. The event is open to the public and global attendees.

Iran has announced funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Khamenei. The events will take place in Tehran and Qom before his burial in Mashhad.

Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will be buried on 9 July in Mashhad. The burial, postponed from March due to war, follows three days of funeral ceremonies in Tehran starting 4 July and another in Qom on 7 July. Khamenei was killed by Israeli and US air strikes on 28 February.

Citadel Securities believes financial markets are underpricing potential developments related to an Iran deal. A woman holding an Iranian flag was photographed during a religious ceremony in Qom, Iran on May 26.