Khamenei's coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq
The remains of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were carried through Shia shrines in Iraq during ongoing funeral ceremonies. Huge crowds filled Najaf and Karbala, echoing chants against America and Israel. Khamenei will be buried on Thursday in Mashhad, following five days of mourning marked by significant public gatherings.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 14:56 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 15:20 UTC
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