The funeral procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran was not arranged merely as a farewell. It was staged as an answer. Iran had lost its supreme leader to war, yet the state wanted the world to see streets filled with mourners, flags, chants and a carefully managed message of defiance. […]
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Three Khamenei sons attend funeral as Mojtaba remains absent
Three sons of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei made a rare public appearance during his funeral ceremonies in Tehran on Sunday, while his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained absent from public view. Read More: Iran begins Khamenei funeral ceremonies Thousands of mourners gathered for a second consecutive day at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex to pay their […]
Shehbaz Sharif pays tribute to Ayatollah Khamenei, reaffirms support for Iran
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the funeral ceremony of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday, expressing Pakistan’s deepest condolences and reaffirming solidarity with the Iranian people during what he described as a difficult time for the neighbouring country. Read More: PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir pay respects to Khamenei at state funeral In a statement shared on […]
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran as Khamenei funeral begins
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Saturday as funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, officially began, with authorities expecting millions to participate in commemorative events over the coming days. Read More: Iran begins week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Khamenei According to Iranian officials, between 15 and 20 million people are […]
Asim Munir arrives in Iran for Khamenei funeral
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Iran to attend the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to official sources, the field marshal was received by senior Iranian officials upon his arrival. He is scheduled to participate in the funeral prayers and related ceremonies taking place in […]
Iran begins week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
TEHRAN: Iran is preparing for a week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with authorities organising large-scale events across the country aimed at honouring the late leader and demonstrating national unity. According to Iranian state media, funeral proceedings will begin in Tehran over the weekend before continuing with major […]
Dick Cheney honored in Washington funeral, Trump notably absent
WASHINGTON: Former US Vice President Dick Cheney, a defining figure in modern American statecraft and the “War on Terror,” was honored Thursday at a funeral attended by Washington’s political and military elite. President Donald Trump, however, was notably absent from the ceremony. The Washington National Cathedral hosted over 1,000 guests, including former presidents George W. […]
Thailand begins year-long funeral for former Queen Sirikit
BANGKOK: Thailand on Sunday began a year-long funeral ceremony for former Queen Sirikit, with thousands of royalists gathering to pay their respects as her remains were transported to the Grand Palace in Bangkok, where she will lie in state for one year before cremation. Queen Sirikit, mother of King Vajiralongkorn and wife of the late […]
Funeral prayers for seven martyred policemen offered
The funeral prayers of seven martyrs of Police Training School were offered here at Ijaz Shaheed Police Line on Saturday. Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah and outgoing Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur also attended the funeral prayers. The police contingent paid salute to martyrs policemen and floral wreaths were laid on their coffins. […]
With flowers and a gun salute, Japan bids farewell to Abe at state funeral
Tokyo: With flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute, Japan honored slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former premier in 55 years – a ceremony that has become as controversial as he was in life. The ceremony started at 2:00 pm, with Abe’s ashes carried into the […]