Khamenei was killed in United States and Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026. His funeral procession in Najaf witnessed participation from senior officials, including Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Millions of Iraqis gathered in Najaf, Iraq, for the funeral ceremony of martyr Imam Khamenei. https://t.co/rjXxEgMiMF pic.twitter.com/wGm6DjiSpN
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Large crowds carrying flags gathered along the procession route, expressing support and raising anti-United States slogans as the ceremony reflected deep mourning and regional solidarity.
The multi-city funeral procession, combining Shia mourning traditions with expressions of political and religious support, will continue from Najaf to Karbala before the final burial ceremony in Mashhad on July 9.
The massive turnout in Najaf highlights Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s influence and the significance of his legacy as the region continues to face the impact of the ongoing conflict.
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