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Crowds gather as six-day funeral for former Iranian supreme leader begins

Up to 30 million people expected to attend delayed events for Ali Khamenei, killed at start of war with US and Israel

The Guardian - UK

Iranians mourn as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin

Large crowds gathered in Tehran as Iran began six days of funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the US-Israeli conflict.

Euronews

Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran, in photos

Iran's dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as mourners commemorate the life of the man who led Iran for decades with an iron fist while confronting the West.

The Independent UK

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Iran-US war latest: Mourners gather as six-day funeral for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei starts in Tehran

Iran warned the US and Israel any attacks during the public funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’

The Independent UK

Did Iran force people to attend Khamenei's funeral in large numbers? What report claims

Authorities in Iran are reportedly compelling workers and businesses to participate in funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports indicate widespread directives for closures and mandatory attendance, with warnings of business seals for non-compliance. Even charitable organizations and restaurants face pressure to contribute, highlighting a significant logistical mobilization for the…

The Times of India

'Lift sanctions, we're ready to ... ': Iran's 'AC suggestion' to Europe amid deadly heatwave

Iran has offered a "friendly suggestion" to Europe to deal with its deadly heatwave saying that it was ready to export air conditioners and cooling equipment if European nations first lift sanctions imposed on Tehran.

The Times of India

Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral

Iran mourned its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with funeral ceremonies in Tehran, where his coffin was displayed alongside that of his 14-month-old granddaughter, killed in an Israeli airstrike. The event also honored other family members, including his son-in-law and daughter. Thousands gathered for prayers, with traditional practices observed. The…

The Times of India

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Thousands flock to Iran's funeral rites for late supreme leader Khamenei

Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to a vast prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began. Authorities shut down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran to commemorate the life of the man who for decades ruled…

France 24

'Gave Iran week off because we're nice': Trump takes swipe in July 4 speech as Tehran observes Khamenei funeral

US President Donald Trump on Saturday took a swipe at the ongoing funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran, saying America gave Iran "a week off" because they are "nice."

The Times of India

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran has begun a dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war

The Independent UK

Watch: 'Death to America, Israel' chants echo as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral begins

"Death to America", "death to Israel" and "revenge, revenge" chants echoed through Tehran's Grand Mosalla on Saturday as thousands of mourners gathered for the start of six days of public funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Times of India

Iran begins six-day funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran is commencing extensive six-day funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28. Authorities anticipate millions attending in Tehran, aiming to project unity against adversaries. The events are closely watched for signs of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has yet to appear publicly.…

The Economic Times

Watch: Top Iranian leaders, including Ghalibaf, break down as Ayatollah Khamenei's week-long funeral begins

Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi got emotional during the farewell ceremony for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Friday, as the country began a week-long mourning period for the late leader.

The Times of India

Two Romanian men jailed by UK judge over London stabbing of Iranian TV presenter

Iran International, a private broadcaster based in a heavily secured building in west London, was labelled a "terrorist" organisation by Tehran in 2022 along with the BBC's Persian-language channel.

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The Guardian - UK

Two Romanians jailed over stabbing of Iranian TV journalist in London

Judge says evidence indicates attack on Pouria Zeraati outside home was carried out on behalf of Tehran regime

The Economic Times

Union minister Margherita, Bihar guv attend Khamenei's funeral ceremony in Tehran

India officially paid its respects at the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Union Minister Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain represented the nation, conveying condolences on behalf of the government and its people. This high-level attendance highlights the deep civilizational ties between India and…

The Independent UK

2 men jailed for stabbing an Iranian journalist in London in an attack blamed on Tehran

Two Romanian men have been sentenced to prison for stabbing a journalist from a Persian-language TV station

International Business Times UK

Iran Threatens 'Harsh Retaliation' if US or Israel Strikes During Khamenei Funeral With Expected 20 Million Mourners

Iran threatens 'harsh retaliation' if the US or Israel strikes during Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, where officials expect up to 20 million mourners.

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Euronews

Iran FM confirms reports Israel planned to target Tehran's negotiators

Iran's foreign minister corroborated US media reports that Washington warned Tehran Israel may have had its chief negotiators on a target list during April talks in Islamabad, the same talks that produced the framework deal signed on 17 June.

Bangkok Post

Iranian leaders pay last respects to Khamenei

TEHRAN - Top Iranian officials on Friday paid their final respects to the country’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, with allies and mourners converging on Tehran where his body is lying in state.

France 24

Iranian leaders, foreign officials pay respects to Khamenei ahead of grand funeral

Iranian officials and international dignitaries paid their respects to Iran's former leader Ali Khamenei on Friday as he lay in state in Tehran. Meanwhile mourners gathered outside the vast Grand Mosalla religious complex where his casket is on display, ahead of its opening to the public on Saturday morning.

Euronews

Iran to host dozens of foreign leaders for Khamenei's funeral, with Western nations absent

Russia's Medvedev, Pakistan's prime minister and Taliban officials are among roughly 30 country delegations expected as Iran buries slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this week.

The Times of India

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence draws attention as Iran bids farewell to Ali Khamenei

Iran mourns its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in recent Middle East conflict. His funeral, expected to draw millions and foreign dignitaries, is under heightened security due to potential attacks. Notably, his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was absent from initial ceremonies. Burial plans have been delayed amid security…

The Times of India

131 days, 4 coffins, 6 days: Full itinerary of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Months after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed at the start of the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, the country is preparing for a dayslong funeral that will take his body across major religious and political centres in Iran and neighbouring Iraq before his final…

Fortune

In Iran, regime officials who survived the war intended to kill them appear in public for dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Khamenei

Photos published by Iranian state media showed Gen. Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting about the funeral of Khamenei, 86, and sitting alongside his casket.

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