Iran claims 43 million attended Ali Khamenei funeral
The procession from July 4 reached Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala and ended with the final burial in Mashhad.
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Earlier: 3 of Ali Khamenei’s sons carry coffin in Tehran, Mojtaba absentSeries: Ali Khamenei · Funeral Procession · 5 chapters since Jul 5
Iran Claims 43 Million Attended Ali Khamenei Funeral
About 400 foreign bloggers and influencers, including U.S. citizens, joined the procession, drawing scrutiny in Washington.
Earlier: Ali Khamenei burial in Mashhad delayed after Iraq route stallsSeries: Iran · Ali Khamenei Funeral and Succession · 2 chapters since Jul 8Iran buries Ali Khamenei in Mashhad as successor stays out of sight
What's next: Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the strike that killed his father, deepening uncertainty as fighting with the US flares again.
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US strikes two Iran rail bridges, disrupting Mashhad route
Tehran-Mashhad rail service was halted, while Iran fired retaliatory strikes at Bahrain and Kuwait.
Series: United States · Iran Conflict Escalation · 32 chapters since Jul 7Sugiono and Ahmad Muzani set to travel to Iran for Khamenei burial
Indonesia had initially planned to send only its ambassador, but Iran restricted funeral access to officials above ambassador level.
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Indonesia sends envoy to Tehran for Ali Khamenei tribute
Iran expects delegations from about 30 countries, with no representatives from the United States or Western nations invited.
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Iran sets Ali Khamenei burial in Mashhad for July 9
The procession begins in Tehran on July 4, moves to Qom, then ends at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad.
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