Khamenei burial concludes days of mourning Khamenei burial ceremonies ended on Thursday, July 9, as Iran laid late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to rest at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, one of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam. The burial followed six days of funeral processions across Iran and Iraq, with authorities and state-linked outlets describing mass

Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moved into the holy city of Qom on Tuesday, July 7, as mourners gathered for another major stage of the official farewell. The funeral route has been planned across several religiously significant locations, beginning in Tehran and moving through Qom before expected ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala in Iraq, followed by burial in Mashhad on July 9. The route reflects both state symbolism and Shia re

Chants target Pezeshkian at funeral Hardline supporters of Iran’s Islamic Republic chanted against President Masoud Pezeshkian during the funeral procession for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, highlighting internal divisions over diplomacy with the United States. Videos shared on social media appeared to show mourners shouting “death to compromiser” as Pezeshkian attended the cere

Iran has thanked India after an official Indian delegation attended the funeral ceremonies of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The Iranian Embassy in India described the visit as a gesture of friendship, respect and solidarity during a period of national mourning in Iran. India was represented by Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, who travelled to Tehran as part of New Delhi’s officia

Mojtaba Khamenei absent from funeral gathering Iran’s political, religious and military leadership gathered in Tehran to pay respects to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but the continued absence of his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, drew attention during the mourning ceremonies. The funeral prayers at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla became one of the most closely

Trump’s Iran funeral remark sparks backlash US President Donald Trump said Iran’s senior leadership had gathered in one place during funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a sharp response from Tehran. Speaking to Axios, Trump said he had been closely watching the state-organised mourning events and suggested the gathering created a possible military opening, though he added that Washington would n

Huge crowds gathered in Tehran, Iran, at dawn local time on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as funeral ceremonies began for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the former Iranian supreme leader killed in late February during the U.S.-Israeli war. The Khamenei funeral opened six days of public ceremonies expected to move through major Shiite religious centers in Iran and Iraq, including Qom, Karbala, Najaf and Mashhad. Caskets displayed at Grand Mosalla mosque Mour

Iran begins formal mourning for Khamenei Iran opened major funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, nearly four months after he was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28. The ceremony in Tehran became a major moment of public mourning and political symbolism, with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf seen visibly emotional as senior officials gathered to pay their final respect

Funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on Friday, July 3, 2026, ahead of a planned burial in Mashhad on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as Iran opened a week of state mourning for its former supreme leader. Khamenei, who led Iran from 1989 until he was killed in a reported U.S.-Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026, is lying in state at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla. Coffins of family members killed alongside him were also displayed during the ceremonies.

Reports emerging from diplomatic channels suggest that Iran has extended formal communication to India regarding participation in upcoming state-level funeral and memorial ceremonies linked to its top leadership structure. While official confirmation from either government remains limited, the development is being viewed as part of ongoing West Asia diplomatic engagement. India reviews representation strategy

Funeral Postponed Iran has postponed the state funeral of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, now scheduled for late June or early July, according to Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani. The delay allows the first 10 days of Muharram, a period of mourning for Imam Hussein, to conclude before the ceremony begins. Authorities anticipate one of the largest public gatherings in Iran’s history, with up to 20 million people expected to participat

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the idea of a future Trump Khamenei meeting, saying expectations of such a high-level encounter are not realistic under current conditions. The remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would like to meet Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, if ongoing contacts between Washington and Tehran lead to progress. Iran Pushes Back on Trump Khamenei Meeting Speaking in an intervi

Mojtaba Khamenei has emphasized national unity in Iran, stating that collective cohesion among citizens has strengthened the country’s position amid ongoing tensions with the United States. In a public message, he described unity as a decisive factor in countering external pressure, urging continued commitment to national solidarity. Khamenei’s remarks come as

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Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly-appointed Supreme Leader of Iran, is currently unconscious and receiving medical treatment in Qom, Iran. The report, based on intelligence sources from the US and Israel, revealed that Khamenei sustained severe injuries in the same airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 28, 2026. Due to his current condition, Mojtaba Khamenei is unable to be involved in the decision-making process of the country, which has raised concerns regardi

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has asserted that the country has delivered a significant strategic setback to its adversaries amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States. In a written message released on Friday to mark the Persian New Year, Khamenei emphasized that national unity and resilience among Iranians had played a decisive role in shifting the balance in the confrontation. The statement comes at a time when the conflict has entered its fourth week, casting a shadow over Nowruz celebrations across the country. Despite the subdued atmosphere, Khamenei highlighted what he described as unprecedented solidarity among citizens from diverse religious, cultural, and political backgrounds. He stated that this unity had left Iran’s opponents disoriented, leading them to issue what he characterized as inconsistent and contradictory statements. Tensions escalated further following a blast in Jerusalem’s Old City, which created a crater near several significant religious landmarks, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Israeli authorities accused Tehran of being linked to what they described as an attack on sacred sites, intensifying already strained relations in the region. Khamenei rejected these allegations, firmly denying any involvement by Iran or its regional allies in reported incidents in Oman and Turkey during the conflict. He attributed such claims to what he called deliberate misinformation by Israel, referring to it as a “Zionist enemy” engaged in deceptive tactics. The current situation marks a period of heightened geopolitical tension, with both rhetoric and military developments continuing to evolve. Adding to the symbolic shift within Iran, large banners marking Nowruz have replaced images of former leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed at the outset of the conflict on February 28. As the crisis unfolds, Iran’s leadership continues to project confidence and defiance, framing the ongoing developments as a demonstration of national strength and unity in the face of external pressure.

Iranian authorities on Tuesday deployed plainclothes police and armed security personnel across several universities in an effort to contain a fourth consecutive day of student protests directed at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The heightened security presence reflects growing concern within the government over expanding campus unrest and the potential for demonstrations to spread further. Clashes were reported at multiple academic institutions, including Tehran’s Univers

Iran witnessed a dramatic escalation in nationwide unrest as anti-Khamenei protests intensified following a rallying call by exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi. Demonstrations entered their 12th consecutive day, with residents across Tehran and other cities chanting slogans from homes and marching through streets despite heavy restrictions imposed by authorities. Late Thursday, internet connectivity and telephone services were abruptly cut across the country, triggering what monitorin

US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran on Friday, asserting on his Truth Social platform that he had personally intervened to prevent the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In the same message, Trump accused the Iranian leader of ingratitude and threatened renewed airstrikes if Iran made progress in developing military-grade nuclear capabilities. The remarks followed an already tense geopolitical atmosphere, as Iran prepared to hold a state

The Israel-Iran conflict has escalated dramatically, entering its third consecutive day with intense missile exchanges resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Iran reports at least 224 fatalities, including senior military