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UPDATED Jul 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Jul 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Khamenei body leaves Qom for Iraq farewell
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body left Qom for Iraq, ahead of millions expected to honor him in Najaf and Karbala.
WHO: Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei
WHAT: His body left the Iranian holy city of Qom for Iraq for a farewell before burial in Mashhad.
WHEN: Jul 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM ET
WHERE: Iraq
WHY: The farewell journey began as his body was transferred to Iraq for final respects in Najaf and Karbala before burial in Mashhad.
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