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Funeral Ceremony Begins for Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei in Najaf, Iraq

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Funeral Ceremony Begins for Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei in Najaf, Iraq
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 6, 2026

What happened

The funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, recently assassinated, has started in Najaf, southern Iraq.

  • 01Funeral ceremony for Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has begun.
  • 02Khamenei was recently assassinated.
  • 03The ceremony is taking place in Najaf, southern Iraq.
  • 04Najaf is a significant religious city in Iraq.
  • 05The event draws mourners paying respects to Khamenei.

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Ali Khamenei
PlacesNajaf, Iraq

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
Funeral Ceremony Begins for Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei in Najaf, Iraq
SrugimRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Iran's Quds Force Commander Ismail Qaani Appears Publicly in Tehran After Rumors
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
IRGC Quds Force Commander Participates in Funeral of Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran

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