Event Brief
Thousands mourn Khamenei in Iraq funeral procession
Filed: Jul 08, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Summary: Thousands took part in Khamenei’s funeral procession in Najaf and Karbala before it heads back to Iran.
WHO: Thousands of mourners
WHAT: Thousands participated in Khamenei’s funeral procession in Najaf and Karbala
WHEN: Jul 08, 2026 at 10:13 AM ET
WHERE: Najaf and Karbala, Iraq
WHY: The procession is part of Khamenei’s six-day funeral procession taking place in Iraq.
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