Live Coverage of Iran’s Late Supreme Leader’s Funeral / Day 5
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 …
Iranian President Departs for Najaf
WANA (Jul 07) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran for Najaf on Tuesday to attend the official reception for the remains of Iran’s late leader.
During the visit, he is also scheduled to meet Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Kazem Al-Zaidi.
Bahrain’s Top Shiite Cleric Attends Funeral for Late Iranian Leader in Qom
WANA (Jun 07) – Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, Bahrain’s top Shiite cleric, attended the funeral ceremony for Iran’s late leader in the holy city of Qom on Tuesday.
Qaani: Funeral Procession in Iraq Will Strengthen Iran-Iraq Unity Against U.S. ‘Plots’
WANA (Jul 07) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force said the planned funeral procession for the late Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, referred to as the “martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution,” in Iraq on Wednesday would strengthen the unity of the Iranian and Iraqi peoples against what he described as U.S. “plots.”
Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani wrote on his social media account that the public demand to hold the funeral procession for the late Iranian leader in Iraq, along with the extensive preparations made by the Iraqi government and people for what he described as a historic event, demonstrated the depth of the spiritual bond between the two nations.
Qaani: Funeral Procession in Iraq Will Strengthen Iran-Iraq Unity Against U.S. ‘Plots’
WANA (Jul 07) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force said the planned funeral procession for the late Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, referred to as the “martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution,” in Iraq on Wednesday would strengthen the unity of the Iranian and Iraqi peoples against what he described […]
Details of Iran’s Late Leader’s Funeral Ceremony in Iraq
WANA (Jul 07) – The body of Iran’s late leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, is scheduled to arrive in Najaf, Iraq, today, with funeral ceremonies set to begin there on Wednesday.
According to the announced schedule, the procession will start at 6:00 a.m. in Najaf before the body is transferred to Karbala later in the afternoon.
Details of Iran’s Late Leader’s Funeral Ceremony in Iraq
WANA (Jul 07) – The body of Iran’s late leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, is scheduled to arrive in Najaf, Iraq, today, with funeral ceremonies set to begin there on Wednesday. According to the announced schedule, the procession will start at 6:00 a.m. in Najaf before the body is transferred to Karbala later in […]
Funeral Ceremony for Iran’s Late Leader Concludes in Qom
WANA (Jul 07) – The funeral ceremony for Iran’s late leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, concluded in the city of Qom following a large and historic procession.
According to Iranian officials, the funeral procession for Khamenei and members of his family is scheduled to continue in Iraq on the following day.
Iran Leader’s Representative Says Iraq Ready to Host Funeral Ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala
WANA (Jul 07) – Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini, the representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in Iraq, said the Iraqi government and people are fully prepared to host the funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late leader, adding that although the events will be held only in Najaf and Karbala, people from across Iraq are expected to attend.
Hosseini said Iraqis had expressed strong affection and respect for what he described as the “martyred leader,” noting that people across the country had called for funeral ceremonies to be held in their own cities and provinces.
Iran Leader’s Representative Says Iraq Ready to Host Funeral Ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala
WANA (Jul 07) – Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini, the representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in Iraq, said the Iraqi government and people are fully prepared to host the funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late leader, adding that although the events will be held only in Najaf and Karbala, people from across Iraq are expected to attend. […]
Tehran Transport Records 23.7 Million Passenger Trips During Three-Day Funeral Events
WANA (Jul 07) – Mohsen Hormozi, Tehran’s deputy mayor for transportation and traffic, said that a total of 23.715 million passenger trips were recorded across the capital’s metro, bus and taxi networks during the three days of farewell and funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late leader, describing it as an unprecedented level of public transportation service in Tehran’s history.
He said no incidents or operational disruptions were recorded on the metro network throughout the events, adding that services were delivered safely and without interruption.
Tehran Transport Records 23.7 Million Passenger Trips During Three-Day Funeral Events
WANA (Jul 07) – Mohsen Hormozi, Tehran’s deputy mayor for transportation and traffic, said that a total of 23.715 million passenger trips were recorded across the capital’s metro, bus and taxi networks during the three days of farewell and funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late leader, describing it as an unprecedented level of public transportation service […]
Large Crowds Gather in Qom for the Funeral of Iran’s Late Supreme Leader
WANA (Jul 07) – The funeral procession for Iran’s late leader began in the city of Qom, drawing thousands of people from across the country as well as a number of foreign guests. The ceremony started after funeral prayers for Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei were led by Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli at Jamkaran Mosque, before the procession moved toward the Shrine of Fatima Masumeh.
The nearly seven-kilometer route between Jamkaran Mosque and the shrine had been filled with mourners for hours before the ceremony began. People traveled to Qom to pay their final respects to Iran’s late leader and members of his family. Participants carried Iranian flags, religious flags, red flags symbolizing revenge, and portraits of Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei throughout the procession.
Large Crowds Gather in Qom for the Funeral of Iran’s Late Supreme Leader
WANA (Jul 07) – The funeral procession for Iran’s late leader began in the city of Qom, drawing thousands of people from across the country as well as a number of foreign guests. The ceremony started after funeral prayers for Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei were led by Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli at Jamkaran Mosque, before […]
Aerial View of Jamkaran Mosque Hours Before Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Late Leader
Mohsen Rezaei: Mourners’ Slogans Reflect Ironclad Unity Against Enemies
WANA (Jul 07) – Former IRGC Commander and senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei commented on the massive turnout for the late leader’s funeral, emphasizing that public sentiment remains as resolute as the early days of the Islamic Revolution. In a post published on X (formerly Twitter), Rezaei stated:
“After five decades, the great nation of Iran continues today with the same resolve and faith of the early days of the Revolution, chanting their crushing slogans against criminal America and the usurping Israel. These slogans, driven by a demand for retribution for the martyred Leader, have transformed into a sacred anger and an ironclad unity against the enemies of this land.”
Zolghadr to Trump: Speak with Respect, or We Will Respond in a Different Language
WANA (Jul 07) – Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday following his recent remarks threatening the Iranian population.
“Previously, as the leader of a rootless country with a 250-year history, you used similar rhetoric to speak about erasing Iran’s millennia-old civilization,” Zolghadr said, addressing Trump. “The only result for you was defeat, desperation, and requests for negotiations and a ceasefire. Iranians are foreign to the language of threats.”
Zolghadr to Trump: Speak with Respect, or We Will Respond in a Different Language
WANA (Jul 07) – Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday following his recent remarks threatening the Iranian population. “Previously, as the leader of a rootless country with a 250-year history, you used similar rhetoric to speak about erasing […]
Late Iranian Leader’s Body Arrives in Qom Ahead of Tuesday Funeral Procession
WANA (Jul 06) – The body of Iran’s late leader arrived in the holy city of Qom on Monday evening after farewell and funeral ceremonies held on July 4, 5, and 6 in Tehran.
According to the announced schedule, funeral prayers will be held over the body at Jamkaran Mosque at around 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, before the funeral procession moves toward the Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh.
Late Iranian Leader’s Body Arrives in Qom Ahead of Tuesday Funeral Procession
WANA (Jul 06) – The body of Iran’s late leader arrived in the holy city of Qom on Monday evening after farewell and funeral ceremonies held on July 4, 5 and 6 in Tehran. According to the announced schedule, funeral prayers will be held over the body at Jamkaran Mosque at around 6:00 a.m. […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
