Millions attend Khamenei funeral in Iraq's holy cities

Millions of mourners attended funeral processions for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala on July 8, 2026. The body of the late leader arrived in Iraq, where funeral prayers were held. Thousands marched as the procession crossed into Iraq, with large crowds gathering in the country's holy sites. The events marked a significant display of mourning in the region.