Thousands of mourners gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf to pay their respects as the coffin of the late leader Ali Khamenei passed through the streets.
By Europa Express8 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CETUpdated 8 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Funeral procession for Ali Khamenei held in Najaf
Strategic Context: Thousands of mourners gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf to pay their respects as the coffin of the late leader Ali Khamenei passed through the streets.
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According to Euronews, a funeral procession for Ali Khamenei took place in the Iraqi city of Najaf on 8 July 2026. Thousands of mourners lined the route to honour the late leader, with many reaching out to touch the funeral truck as it passed through the holy city.
The event saw significant public participation as crowds gathered to observe the procession. No further details regarding the logistics or subsequent proceedings were provided in the report.