Funeral prayers in Iraq for Iranian supreme leader commence after body arrives in holy city
Summary
Funeral prayers have started in Najaf, Iraq, for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners attending. After ceremonies in Najaf, his body will be taken to Karbala and then returned to Iran. Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high, with recent military strikes raising concerns about peace in the region.Key Facts
- Funeral processions for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Wednesday in Najaf, Iraq.
- Khamenei’s body arrived in Najaf on Tuesday, accompanied by Iranian officials including President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- The funeral will continue in Karbala, Iraq, before the body returns to Iran.
- Streets and airspace in Tehran were closed during funeral events starting Saturday.
- Mourners in Iraq waved Iranian flags and performed ritual self-flagellation, a traditional mourning practice.
- Recent strikes in the Persian Gulf involved attacks on ships and retaliatory strikes between Iran and the U.S. military.
- Talks between the U.S. and Iran are on hold until after Khamenei’s burial.
- Najaf and Karbala are holy cities important to Shiite Muslims, where major religious shrines are located.
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