On July 8, 2026, over one million mourners gathered in the streets of Najaf, Iraq, to participate in the funeral procession for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The event attracted large crowds amid ongoing tensions related to the conflict in Gaza.
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Over One Million Attend Funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Najaf, Iraq
On July 8, 2026, more than one million people attended the funeral procession for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Najaf, Iraq. The large turnout occurred in the context of heightened tensions due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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