Thousands of mourners marched through the streets of the Iraqi holy city of Najaf on Wednesday as they followed the coffin of the late Iranian leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
People carrying images of him gathered along the route chanting "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" as his casket, protected by glass, passed by on a large truck.
Prayers are taking place at the Shrine of Imam Ali, the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law, which is of special significance for Shi’ite Muslims worldwide.
The procession is part of Iran’s six days of public funeral ceremonies for its late supreme leader, which includes a day dedicated to neighbouring Iraq.
Khamenei was killed on 28 February at his compound in Tehran during United States and Israeli airstrikes on sites across the country.
