Mourners Chant ‘Revenge’ at Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader
On the second day of public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, there was still no sign of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Crowds at Tehran Grand Mosalla Chant for Revenge During Farewell for Martyred Leader
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mourners at Tehran's Grand Mosalla chanted for revenge Sunday as massive crowds gathered for the farewell ceremony of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
"Neither civilisation, nor honour": Iran slams Trump over "one shot" leadership threat
Yerevan [Armenia], July 5 (ANI): Iran on Sunday strongly criticised US President Donald Trump after he claimed he could eliminate the nation's senior leadership gathered at the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in 'one shot. ' In a sharp retort, the Iranian Embassy in Armenia targeted both Trump and the United States in a post on X.
Slain ayatollah’s son attends funeral as current Ayatollah stays away
Slain ayatollah’s son attends funeral as current Ayatollah stays away Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who has succeeded him as Iran's supreme leader, did not make an appearance. State TV showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei praying behind the coffins laid out in the vast courtyard of Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, a sprawling religious complex.
Iran’s supreme leader absent from funeral of father Ali Khamenei
Three sons of killed ayatollah were seen beside coffin during ceremonies drawing huge crowds in Tehran Three sons of the former Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who has succeeded him as Iran’s supreme leader, did not make an appearance. State TV showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei praying behind the coffins laid out in the vast courtyard of Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla, a sprawling religious complex. In a show of public devotion to the theocratic state and revolutionary zeal, the country is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei, including taking his remains to Shia religious sites in neighbouring Iraq.
Massive Crowds Flood Streets En Route to Funeral Prayers for Martyred Leader
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Streets and subway stations in Tehran were packed with mourners heading toward Musalla on July 5 to attend the funeral prayers for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, as the capital saw an unprecedented flow of people converging on the event.
President Aoun urges US to "continue to stand firmly" by Lebanon in 250th anniversary message
Beirut [Lebanon], July 5 (ANI): Lebanese President Josesh Aoun has called on the US to 'continue to stand firmly' with Lebanon's 'just and legitimate causes,' expressing hopes for stability and security in the Middle East amid the ongoing regional tensions.
Funeral prayers for ex-Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, 4 family members enter second day in Tehran
Tehran [Iran], July 5 (ANI): Public funeral prayers for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family are being held in Tehran on Sunday, the second day of the farewell ceremony, Al Jazeera reported. The prayers will take place at the Imam Khomeini Grand Musalla, where Khamenei's body has been lying in state since Saturday for public mourning and official farewell ceremonies.
Ansarullah Delegation Joins Foreign Guests at Funeral Prayers for Martyred Leader
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign delegations attending the funeral ceremonies for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei joined the funeral prayers in Tehran on Sunday, including a delegation from Yemen’s Ansarullah movement.
Red Flags of Vengeance Fly As Mourners Vow to Avenge Martyred Leader
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Waving red flags and chanting calls for revenge, massive crowds attending the farewell ceremony for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran vowed that his assassination would not go unanswered.
IRAN-TEHRAN-FAREWELL CEREMONY-LATE SUPREME LEADER-ALI KHAMENEI-MOURNING
(260705) -- TEHRAN, July 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People mourn for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during his farewell ceremony in Tehran, Iran, July 4, 2026. A two-day farewell ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began here at Imam Khomeini's Mosalla prayer hall on Saturday morning, drawing huge crowds from across the country.
"Thought people hated him": Trump on Iranians crying at late Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral
Washington, DC [US], July 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh threat to Iran, claiming that he could eliminate the remaining leadership in the country with just 'one shot' during the funeral ceremonies of the late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, according to an Axios report.
Khamenei Funeral Prayers Held Without Mojtaba; Other Sons Attend
Newest first Newest first Oldest first 10:37 Khamenei Funeral Prayers Held Without Mojtaba; Other Sons Attend The sons of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Meysam (left), Masud (center), and Mostafa) attend funeral prayers for their father on July 5.
Trump To Discuss Iran Maritime Security At NATO Summit
New posts 19:48 Trump To Discuss Iran Maritime Security At NATO Summit; US Expects Allies To Bolster Role In Middle East Aircrafts fly in formation over the White House in Washington D. C. , US.
Mourners Overcome with Grief at Farewell Ceremony for Martyred Imam
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Huge crowds of mourners were overcome with emotion at Tehran’s Grand Musalla during the farewell ceremony for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, as scenes of tears and profound grief marked the solemn gathering.
Araghchi meets Hamas and Hezbollah delegations in Tehran
Araghchi meets Hamas and Hezbollah delegations in Tehran Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held separate meetings in Tehran with delegations from Hamas and Hezbollah, who were in the Iranian capital to attend funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. According to Iran’s foreign ministry, the Hamas delegation, led by Mohammad Darwish, offered condolences and discussed conditions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, while a Hezbollah delegation headed by senior official Muhammad Fneish conveyed condolences from the group’s leader Naim Qassem. Araghchi said Iran would continue efforts to end the conflict in Lebanon in line with the ceasefire memorandum and paid tribute to former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Heads of Iran’s Branches Attend Funeral Prayers for Martyred Imam
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The heads of the three branches of power in Iran took part in the funeral prayers for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and members of his family in Tehran on Sunday.
Turkey eyes US green light for fighter jet engines at NATO summit
Turkey eyes US green light for fighter jet engines at NATO summit US President Donald Trump's visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkey's acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won't resolve the F-35 dispute that has soured ties, analysts have told AFP. The July 7-8 summit will bring together leaders from the military alliance's 32 member states. Last month, Trump promised to make Erdogan "very happy" when asked about Turkey looking to secure F110 jet engines and being readmitted to the F-35 fighter jet programme.
Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala to receive Khamenei’s remains
Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala to receive Khamenei’s remains The week-long funeral for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will extend beyond Iran, with ceremonies scheduled in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala later this week, according to Al Jazeera. After public mourning events in Tehran and a commemoration ceremony in Qom, Khamenei’s remains are expected to be flown to Iraq on Wednesday. Ceremonies will be held in Najaf and Karbala, home to the shrines of Imam Ali and Imam Hussein, before the body is returned to Iran for burial in Mashhad at the Imam Reza shrine.
Mourners Spent Night at Tehran Musallah to Bid Farewell to Martyred Leader
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Hundreds of thousands of mourners in Tehran spent the night at Imam Khomeini's prayer hall (Musalla) to bid farewell to the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
