2026-07-9 cd468aa9666315d46c3c51f230b9c6c5e34e7106 /feed/2026/07/9/the-final-stage-of-the-state-funeral-of-former-iranian-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-begins-in-his-hometown-of-m The final stage of the state funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begins in his hometown of Mashhad after previously being delayed by an hour in which Iran said U.S. forces struck a railway bridge northeast in the country en-route to the funeral. 1783626598 2026-07-9 a128c5104a1f4b9e3021ab83c88048196515a09a 32 Ali Khamenei 71 /wiki/ali%20khamenei Ayatollah 37 /wiki/ayatollah Impact of the 2026 Iran war on Iran 1 /wiki/impact%20of%20the%202026%20iran%20war%20on%20iran Iran 239 /wiki/iran Iranian supreme leader 14 /wiki/supreme%20leader%20of%20iran Mashhad 172 /wiki/mashhad U.S. forces 317 /wiki/united%20states%20armed%20forces former 2 /wiki/assassination%20of%20ali%20khamenei state funeral 116 /wiki/state%20funeral Ali Khamenei Ayatollah Impact of the 2026 Iran war on Iran Iran Iranian supreme leader Mashhad U.S. forces former state funeral Impact of the 2026 Iran war on Iran 2026-07-8 b4508b969cec140a3b9fdd74d6d2e46f1c0322f2 /feed/2026/07/8/state-funerals-for-former-iranian-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-are-held-in-iraq-s-shi-ite-holy-cities-of-najaf-and-karbal State funerals for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei are held in Iraq's Shi'ite holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. 1783547374 2026-07-8 a744ae150ccfd5bb240c84fe581ff6fee20c1abe 45 Ali Khamenei Iranian supreme leader former state funeral 4 /feed/2026/07/8/state-funerals-for-former-iranian-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-are-held-in-iraq-s-shi-ite-holy-cities-of-karbala-and-naja State funerals for former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei are held in Iraq's Shi'ite holy cities of Karbala and Najaf. 2026-07-7 c5569e11a8b38efad06dc3aa4fbb9d884b71cdb7 /feed/2026/07/7/iraqi-state-tv-says-that-the-coffin-of-former-iranian-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-has-arrived-at-the-international-airpo Iraqi state TV says that the coffin of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived at the international airport in Iraq's Shi'ite Islam city of Najaf for viewing following funeral ceremonies in Iran's capital Tehran and Qom. 1783460963 2026-07-7 37ee85137b7ff09c347b0f577eaa8062ef36842f 25 Ali Khamenei Iranian supreme leader former 3 /feed/2026/07/7/iraqi-state-television-says-that-former-iranian-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-s-remains-has-arrived-in-iraq-s-shi-ite-holy Iraqi state television says that former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei's remains has arrived in Iraq's Shi'ite holy city of Najaf for viewing following funeral ceremonies in Tehran and Qom, Iran. 2026-07-6 8923122328e4f5463b286ee88126337a045cf179 /feed/2026/07/6/former-iranian-president-mahmoud-ahmadinejad-attends-ali-khamenei-s-funeral-amidst-questions-surrounding-his-fate-in-the Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends Ali Khamenei's funeral amidst questions surrounding his fate in the aftermath of a U.S.-Israel airstrike on his home during the early stages of the war. 1783367353 2026-07-6 d715f3286ad566078cac29cb6d3922b8bdb74ec4 33 Ali Khamenei Impact of the 2026 Iran war on Iran Iran Iranian supreme leader former 5 /feed/2026/07/6/former-iranian-president-mahmoud-ahmadinejad-attends-former-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-s-funeral-amidst-questions-surro Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends former supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral amidst questions surrounding his fate in the aftermath of an Israeli–U.S. airstrike on his home during the early stages of the war. 2026-07-3 f37d90f497d96967750b7662a44f213e71bebb85 /feed/2026/07/3/the-state-funeral-of-former-iranian-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-who-was-killed-in-an-airstrike-on-his-compound-by-the-u The state funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike on his compound by the United States and Israel during the first day of the Iran war on February 28, begins as his body lies in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla. The funeral is expected to draw millions of attendees. 1783108097 2026-07-3 69e554530c681020e000b67096ce73865b1a4094 23 Ali Khamenei Impact of the 2026 Iran war on Iran Iran Iranian supreme leader former state funeral 6 /feed/2026/07/3/the-state-funeral-of-former-iranian-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-who-was-killed-in-an-airstrike-on-his-compound-by-israe The state funeral of former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike on his compound by Israel and the United States during the first day of the Iran war on February 28, begins as his body lies in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla. The funeral is expected to draw millions of attendees, including foreign dignitaries. 2026-06-2 d876ae0236598d26870ba4d605003f796d498b99 /feed/2026/06/2/iranian-officials-and-state-media-announces-a-three-day-funeral-plan-in-the-cities-of-mashhad-tehran-and-qom-for-forme Iranian officials and state media announces a three-day funeral plan in the cities of Mashhad, Tehran, and Qom for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the initial phase of the Israeli–US airstrikes on his compound. 1780429217 2026-06-2 ab46dbd7b85283b9de5393e5c7b14b5849a83789 50 Ali Khamenei Impact of the 2026 Iran war on Iran Iran Iranian supreme leader Mashhad former 6 /feed/2026/06/2/iranian-officials-and-state-media-announce-a-three-day-funeral-plan-in-the-cities-of-mashhad-tehran-and-qom-for-former Iranian officials and state media announce a three-day funeral plan in the cities of Mashhad, Tehran, and Qom for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the initial phase of the Israeli–US airstrikes on his compound. 2026-03-27 11266a2302fc38b9a29c386caed765dea672a96c /feed/2026/03/27/lawmakers-from-the-jammu-kashmir-national-conference-protest-outside-the-jammu-and-kashmir-legislative-assembly-to-sta Lawmakers from the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference protest outside the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to stand in solidarity with Iran and against the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amidst ongoing US-Israel military action in Iran. Additionally, a major confrontation breaks out between INC lawmaker Irfan Hafiz Lone and BJP lawmaker Yudhvir Sethi during the protest. 1774618234 2026-03-27 1b6ef5735a4c0ffb1051dceab162c57a84bf1dd2 23 Ali Khamenei Iran Iranian supreme leader former 4 /feed/2026/03/27/lawmakers-from-the-jammu-kashmir-national-conference-protest-outside-the-legislative-assembly-of-jammu-and-kashmir-in Lawmakers from the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference protest outside the legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir, India, in solidarity with Iran and against the assassination of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei amidst the Iran war. Additionally, a major confrontation breaks out between INC lawmaker Irfan Hafiz Lone and BJP lawmaker Yudhvir Sethi during the protest. 2026-03-8 49f118134a3169c3bcc3df2bf3649b2e1925d97f 33 Ali Khamenei Iran Iranian supreme leader former 4 /feed/2026/03/8/mojtaba-khamenei-the-son-of-the-late-ali-khamenei-is-elected-as-the-next-supreme-leader-of-iran Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei, is elected as the next Supreme Leader of Iran. 2026-02-28 e9bdcfacbc15191de2d391f75bfec945f47b825a /feed/2026/02/28/israel-launches-an-attack-on-iran-calling-it-a-preemptive-strike-https-wwwtwzcom-news-features-iran-is-under-atta Israel launches an attack on Iran, calling it a preemptive strike. [https:--www.twz.com-news-features-iran-is-under-attack ("The War Zone")] [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-liveblog_entry-israel-has-launched-a-preemptive-attack-on-iran-defense-minister-katz-says-sirens-sound-across-israel- ("Times of Israel")]The United States takes part in the attack on Iran with President Donald Trump announcing a "major U.S. combat operation" targeting Iranian missile facilities and naval assets, and calls on the Iranian military to overthrow their supreme leader Ali Khamenei. [https:--www.iranintl.com-en-202602281238 (Iran International)] [https:--www.ynet.co.il-news-blogs-article-hyvvmuyywl?#HyezEabeKZg (Ynet)]Explosions are reported in Tehran, Iran, as U.S.-launched Tomahawk missiles strike Iranian targets, including the supreme leader's office. Satellite imagery confirms the destruction of Khamenei's compound. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-liveblog_entry-satellite-image-shows-destruction-of-khameneis-compound- ("The Times of Israel")] [https:--www.yahoo.com-news-articles-witnesses-hear-explosion-irans-capital-061713591.html (AP)] [https:--middle-east-online.com-en-us-israel-strike-irans-leadership-targets (Middle East Online)] [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-live-cn5ge95q6y7t (BBC News)]Iran launches ballistic missiles at a United States Navy facility in Bahrain, targeting the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet. The Bahraini interior ministry urges citizens and residents to seek nearest safe locations. [https:--apnews.com-article-iran-us-explosion-tehran-c2f11247d8a66e36929266f2c557a54c (AP)] [https:--www.alkhaleej.ae-2026-02-28-%D8%B5%D9%81%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B0%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B7%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%82%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%AC%D9%87-%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A3%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A8 (AFP via "Al Khaleej")]The Cabinet of Israel declares a state of emergency related to the strikes on Iran. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-us-and-israel-launch-major-joint-assault-on-iran-trump-indicates-goal-is-to-topple-regime- ("The Times of Israel")]Iran launches missiles at Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), killing a person in Abu Dhabi, according to Emirati officials. Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE state that they have intercepted Iranian missiles. The U.S. embassies in Bahrain and Qatar instruct their personnel to shelter in place. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1496336-us-embassy-in-qatar-orders-lockdown-for-staff.html (AFP via "L'Orient–Le Jour")] [https:--www.middleeasteye.net-live-blog-live-blog-update-afp-loud-explosions-heard-saudi-capital-riyadh ("Middle East Eye")] [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-iran-fires-missiles-gulf-arab-states-one-killed-abu-dhabi-2026-02-28- (Reuters)] [https:--english.wafa.ps-Pages-Details-167825 (Wafa)]​At least two people are killed and five more are injured when an unidentified airstrike targets the Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters in Jurf al-Nasr, Iraq. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-liveblog_entry-air-strike-hits-iraqi-base-hosting-pro-iran-militia-sources-say- (AFP via "Times of Israel")] [https:--www.annahar.com-international-iran-281231-%D9%82%D8%B5%D9%81-%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%87%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D9%85%D9%82%D8%B1-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B4%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B9%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AC%D8%B1%D9%81-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AE%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%82%D9%88%D8%B7-%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%88%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%89 ("An-Nahar")] [https:--www.thenationalnews.com-news-mena-2026-02-28-iran-backed-militias-in-iraq-say-us-israel-attack-kills-at-least-two-fighters- ("The National")]Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, and Qatar close their respective airspaces to civilian flights as a precautionary measure, while the UAE partially closes its airspace. Later, the UAE indefinitely suspends all flights from Dubai International Airport. [https:--www.independent.co.uk-bulletin-news-dubai-flights-cancelled-iran-attack-airspace-airport-b2929467.html ("The Independent")] [https:--gulfnews.com-uae-gulf-countries-close-airspace-uae-qatar-kuwait-bahrain-suspend-flights-amid-regional-strikes-1.500458416 ("Gulf News")] [https:--www.hindustantimes.com-world-news-indigo-issues-advisory-after-iran-israel-and-iraq-shut-airspace-over-strikes-closely-monitoring-101772267982181.html ("Hindustan Times")]Yemen's Houthis announce the resumption of attacks on Red Sea shipping routes and on Israel in support of Iran. [https:--apnews.com-article-iran-protests-us-aircraft-carrier-crackdown-yemen-e0a6b3c72775348c553ad185af5bfb20 (AP)]Iranian Shahed drones strike Kuwait International Airport resulting in minor injures to several airport workers as well as damage to the main airport terminal. [https:--timeskuwait.com-kuwait-airport-targetted-by-drones- ("The Times Kuwait")]Iran says it has launched a ballistic missile attack on Dubai with reports of multiple missiles striking the city. At least one hotel on the Palm Islands is hit and is ablaze, injuring at least four people. The Burj Khalifa is evacuated. [https:--www.hindustantimes.com-world-news-burj-khalifa-evacuated-why-dubai-authorities-are-asking-people-to-vacate-worlds-tallest-building-101772294564291.html ("Hindustan Times")] [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-live-cn5ge95q6y7t (BBC News)] [https:--www.mirror.co.uk-news-world-news-breaking-dubai-hotel-erupts-flames-36796610 ("The Mirror")]Iranian drones strike residential areas of Manama, Bahrain, including a direct hit on a 20-storey tower block. [https:--defensemirror.com-news-41210-U_S__Naval_Base_in_Bahrain_under_Attack_from_Iran__20_Storey_Building_Damaged_in_Manama (Defense Mirror)]Iranian defence minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Pakpour are reportedly killed by Israeli strikes. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-iran-defence-minister-guards-commander-killed-israeli-attacks-three-sources-say-2026-02-28- (Reuters)]The IRGC Navy announces the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels. [https:--www.news18.com-world-iran-announces-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-bars-vessel-movement-report-ws-l-9935851.html (News18)]The Iranian Red Crescent Society reports 201 people have been kiiled and 747 others have been injured so far in Israeli and American strikes on Iran. [https:--apnews.com-live-live-updates-israel-iran-february-28-2026 (AP)]2026 United States military buildup in the Middle East 1772306635 2026-02-28 9f562a83256b2926be1348412711963360e24504 /feed/2026/02/28/israel-launches-an-attack-on-iran-calling-it-a-preemptive-strike Israel launches an attack on Iran, calling it a preemptive strike. 1772306634 2026-02-28 e0f6f7b383bbe1f15eedfcb8fc8c713758e47a26 2 Ali Khamenei Iran Iranian supreme leader former 4 /feed/2026/02/28/israel-launches-an-attack-on-iran-calling-it-a-preemptive-strike-killing-several-iranian-high-ranking-officials-includ Israel launches an attack on Iran, calling it a preemptive strike, killing several Iranian high-ranking officials including supreme leader Ali Khamenei. 2025-06-15 729d19f6cbf5a26b8d15689e454f4f08106f7dda /feed/2025/06/15/according-to-american-officials-us-president-donald-trump-vetoed-israel-s-plan-to-kill-supreme-leader-of-iran-ayatoll According to American officials, U.S. President Donald Trump vetoed Israel's plan to kill Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 1750060214 2025-06-15 aad54a724a549e6955cce19adc43e126f1591c9d 5 Ali Khamenei Ayatollah Iranian supreme leader 3 /feed/2025/06/15/according-to-american-officials-us-president-donald-trump-vetoed-a-plan-by-israel-to-assassinate-the-supreme-leader-o According to American officials, U.S. president Donald Trump vetoed a plan by Israel to assassinate the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 2025-03-19 2b244a7ecfd8b790348fa649012efa43656896c3 17 Ali Khamenei Iran Iranian supreme leader 3 /feed/2025/03/19/us-government-sources-reveal-that-president-donald-trump-s-letter-to-iranian-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-from-two-week U.S. government sources reveal that President Donald Trump's letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from two weeks ago contained a deadline of two months for reaching a new deal on Iran's nuclear program. /feed/2026/07/9/the-final-stage-of-former-iranian-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-s-state-funeral-begins-in-his-hometown-of-mashha The New York Times 9 fba464dd98b855dc635ded3495092999de0a2d19 7 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/world/middleeast/khamenei-funeral-iran.html 2026 The final stage of former Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's state funeral begins in his hometown of Mashhad after previously being delayed by an hour in which Iran said U.S. forces struck a railway bridge northeast in the country en-route to the funeral.