Iran used the funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of regional influence, religious symbolism and diplomatic hierarchy, deploying Quran recitations to send messages to allies, rivals and friends alike.

Funeral proceedings for the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei concluded in the country’s city of Qom on Tuesday, local media said, and will continue

Events to honor Ali Khamenei include threats to President Trump, as well as Quranic quotes chosen to troll Saudi Arabia and Turkey. | World News

Funeral in Najaf and Karbala puts Baghdad’s balancing act with Tehran and Washington to the test

Iran's President highlights national unity after Khamenei's funeral. Leadership vacuum in Iran by end of 2026 at 2.6% YES.

The funeral comes at a critical moment for Iran, turning the page of nearly four decades of Khamenei's rule and months after the latest round of mass nationwide protests against…

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, July 9 (Reuters) - Iran buries its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday at the country's holiest shrine, with his son…

Iran's slain ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday will be buried at the country's holiest shrine in Mashhad after a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning…

Burial comes amid renewed attacks between Washington and Tehran

The burial in Khamenei's hometown on Thursday follows a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies held across Iran, including a day dedicated to…

Iran used the funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of regional influence, religious symbolism and diplomatic hierarchy,…

Khamenei’s coffin was transferred to the Shrine of Imam Reza by helicopter after streets were packed out in his home city of Mashhad.

Over 40 million people participated in funeral ceremonies spanning Iran and Iraq

Ahou Koutchesfahani, scholar in international relations and Iran expert, analyses the funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of power by the…