Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Ali Khamenei: A look at Iran’s longest-serving Supreme Leader
Tehran: Sayyed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who served as Iran’s Supreme Leader for nearly 37 years, was one of the country’s most influential leaders. As the Islamic Republic’s highest political and religious authority,…
- Middle East
Up to 3,000 deaths feared during Khamenei funeral, says report
Iran has prepared for the possibility of up to 3,000 deaths during the week-long funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Germany’s WELT, which cited a classified document…
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif pays tribute to Khamenei in Tehran
Tehran: A high-level delegation from Pakistan led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, July 3, paid tributes to Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes in…
- Middle East
Iran readies dayslong funeral for late leader Ali Khamenei
Tehran: Iran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with banners across Tehran urging the public to rise up in support of the Islamic Republic…
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Tiny coffin of Khamenei’s granddaughter displayed in Tehran
Tehran: The tiny coffin of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s 14-month-old granddaughter was displayed at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Friday, July 3, as mourners gathered to pay tribute ahead of the official funeral ceremonies…
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Khamenei funeral: Tributes pour in as delegations arrive
Tehran: Senior Iranian political, military and religious leaders, bereaved families and foreign delegations gathered at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Friday, July 3, to pay tribute to the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali…
- Middle East
Iran warns US, Israel against attack during Khamenei funeral
Thursday, July 2, marked the 15th day since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding and the 125th day since the outbreak of the war, as Iran warned the United States…
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Legacy of resistance more alive than before
As Iran prepares for the grand state funeral ceremonies of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hussaini Khamenei beginning July 4, the Islamic Republic mourns one of its most defining figures. Khamenei, the Supreme Leader…
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Iran invites BJP, Congress leaders to Khamenei funeral
Iran has invited senior leaders from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress to attend the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on…
- India
Modi speaks to Iran President, stresses Strait’s importance to India
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation on Tuesday with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, who briefed him on the recent developments in West Asia and the way forward.…
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Bihar Governor, MoS to represent India at Khamenei funeral
Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita are expected to attend the funeral ceremonies of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei,…
- World
Shiite Muslims mark Ashoura after months of war in Iran, Lebanon
Beirut: Shiite Muslims around the world on Thursday, June 25, marked Ashoura, a holy day symbolising sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in…
- Middle East
Iran invites PM Narendra Modi to Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday, June 24, formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral and burial ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, according to…
- Middle East
Pakistan to send delegation to Khamenei funeral
Islamabad: A Pakistani delegation will attend the funeral of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in the US-Israeli strikes in February, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday, June…
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Iran’s late Supreme Leader Khamenei to be laid to rest on July 9
Tehran: Iran on Saturday, June 13 announced that funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will commence in Tehran on July 4 and culminate in his burial at the…
