Live Coverage of Iran’s Late Supreme Leader’s Funeral / Day 2
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest updates on the farewell and funeral ceremonies of Iran’s late Supreme Leader.
This report is being updated …
Trump Says He Was Surprised by Crowds at Khamenei Funeral, Claims Iran Wants a Deal
WANA (Jul 04) – Donald Trump said he had been following the funeral ceremony of Iran’s late leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, and was surprised by the large turnout and the emotional scenes of Iranians mourning the late leader.
On Saturday, Trump claimed that Iranians were “pleading for a deal,” but said both sides had agreed to suspend negotiations for one week until the funeral ceremonies conclude.
Trump Says He Was Surprised by Crowds at Khamenei Funeral, Claims Iran Wants a Deal
WANA (Jul 04) – Donald Trump said he had been following the funeral ceremony of Iran’s late leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, and was surprised by the large turnout and the emotional scenes of Iranians mourning the late leader. On Saturday, Trump claimed that Iranians were “pleading for a deal,” but said both sides […]
Araghchi Thanks Foreign Delegations for Attending Memorial Ceremony
WANA (Jul 04) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi thanked representatives from more than 70 countries for attending the memorial ceremony of Iran’s late leader.
In a post on X, Araghchi said Iran was honored to host the delegations, including what he described as its “true Arab brothers,” adding that the historic event would remain a lasting milestone in the friendly relations between Iran and the participating countries.
Drone Light Show Honors Iran’s Late Leader During Funeral Ceremony
WANA (Jul 04) – A drone light show featuring 2,000 drones illuminated the skies over Tehran on Saturday during the funeral ceremony for Iran’s late leader at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla.
The aerial display formed the image of the late leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, with a raised clenched fist, drawing the attention of thousands of mourners attending the ceremony.
The synchronized drone performance was held on the sidelines of the funeral procession and was regarded as one of the ceremony’s most notable visual highlights.
Foreign Delegations Meet Araghchi in Tehran
WANA (Jul 04) – Foreign delegations visiting Tehran to attend the funeral ceremony for Iran’s slain leader held separate meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday.
Representatives of Hezbollah, who traveled to Tehran for the ceremony, met with Araghchi for talks. The head and members of the leadership council of Hamas also held a separate meeting with the Iranian foreign minister.
Foreign Delegations Meet Araghchi in Tehran
WANA (Jul 04) – Foreign delegations visiting Tehran to attend the funeral ceremony for Iran’s slain leader held separate meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday. Representatives of Hezbollah, who traveled to Tehran for the ceremony, met with Araghchi for talks. The head and members of the leadership council of Hamas […]
Blockade and Threats Failed to Prevent Yemeni Delegation’s Visit to Tehran
WANA (Jul 04) – Abdulmajid al-Houthi, a leader of Yemen’s Ansarallah movement, said the Yemeni delegation reached Tehran despite what he described as a blockade and military threats.
He claimed that as the delegation departed, the airport was under siege while Saudi and Israeli warplanes flew overhead in an attempt to prevent the Iranian aircraft from taking off or landing.
Blockade and Threats Failed to Prevent Yemeni Delegation’s Visit to Tehran
WANA (Jul 04) – Abdulmajid al-Houthi, a leader of Yemen’s Ansarallah movement, said the Yemeni delegation reached Tehran despite what he described as a blockade and military threats. He claimed that as the delegation departed, the airport was under siege while Saudi and Israeli warplanes flew overhead in an attempt to prevent the Iranian […]
Global Media Extensively Covers Funeral Ceremonies for Iran’s Late Leader
WANA (Jul 04) – As the farewell ceremonies for Iran’s late leader begin, international media outlets across the globe have provided extensive and widespread coverage of the event.
The farewell ceremony for the body of the late leader—which commenced early Friday at the Tehran Musalla with the presence of foreign dignitaries and state officials, and continued Saturday morning with a public farewell—has been widely reflected in international news.
Global Media Extensively Covers Funeral Ceremonies for Iran’s Late Leader
WANA (Jul 04) – As the farewell ceremonies for Iran’s late leader begin, international media outlets across the globe have provided extensive and widespread coverage of the event. The farewell ceremony for the body of the late leader—which commenced early Friday at the Tehran Musalla with the presence of foreign dignitaries and state officials, […]
Foreign Mourners Join Thousands at Farewell Ceremony for Iran’s Late Leader
WANA (Jul 04) – Thousands of non-Iranian mourners joined Iranians from across the country at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla on Saturday as they attended the farewell ceremony for Iran’s late leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Among those in attendance were visitors from Pakistan, Nigeria, Bosnia, Georgia, etc, who traveled to Tehran to pay their respects.
A Nigerian student described Khamenei as “the leader of all Muslims, not only Iran,” saying he had come to bid farewell to a leader who supported the Palestinian people and other oppressed nations.
Foreign Mourners Join Thousands at Farewell Ceremony for Iran’s Late Leader
WANA (Jul 04) – Thousands of non-Iranian mourners joined Iranians from across the country at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla on Saturday as they attended the farewell ceremony for Iran’s late leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei. Among those in attendance were visitors from Pakistan, Nigeria, Bosnia, Georgia, etc, who traveled to Tehran to pay their […]
Pakistanis Attend Farewell Ceremony for Iran’s Late Leader
WANA (Jul 04) – A group of Pakistani mourners attended the farewell ceremony for the late Iranian leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla, joining thousands gathered to pay their respects.
Symbolic Funeral Procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Held in Nigeria
WANA (Jul 04) – A symbolic funeral procession for the late Iranian leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, was held in Nigeria.
The event followed Friday’s official farewell ceremony in Tehran, which was attended by Iranian officials and representatives of foreign countries.
Symbolic Funeral Procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Held in Nigeria
WANA (Jul 04) – A symbolic funeral procession for the late Iranian leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, was held in Nigeria. The event followed Friday’s official farewell ceremony in Tehran, which was attended by Iranian officials and representatives of foreign countries. On Saturday, a public mourning ceremony for the late leader began at […]
Massive Crowds Gather for Iran’s Late Leader Farewell Ceremony
WANA (Jul 04) – According to published reports, the public farewell ceremony for the late leader of Iran officially began at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran, drawing large numbers of mourners from the early hours of the morning.
Massive Crowds Gather for Iran’s Late Supreme Leader Farewell Ceremony
WANA (Jul 04) – According to published reports, the public farewell ceremony for the late leader of Iran officially began at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran, drawing large numbers of mourners from the early hours of the morning. The doors of Imam Khomeini Mosalla were opened ahead […]
Iran’s Final Farewell Begins: Full Schedule and Details
WANA (Jul 04) – The farewell, funeral procession, and burial ceremonies for the late leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, along with four members of his family who were killed in the U.S. attack on Iran on February 28, have now entered their public phase. The multi-day ceremonies are set to begin in Tehran, continue in Qom and Iraq, and ultimately conclude with the burial ceremony in Mashhad.
Organizers have described the series of events as one of the largest public and international ceremonies in history — an occasion that, beyond its official and political dimensions, is also intended to highlight popular participation and the broad presence of ordinary citizens. The public turnout in Iran, they say, can also be viewed as a form of public endorsement and a reaffirmation of the country’s governing system.
Iran’s Final Farewell Begins: Full Schedule and Details
WANA (Jul 04) – The farewell, funeral procession, and burial ceremonies for the late leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, along with four members of his family who were killed in the U.S. attack on Iran on February 28, have now entered their public phase. The multi-day ceremonies are set to begin in Tehran, continue in […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
