Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed as Iran's new Supreme Leader
Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed as Iran's Supreme Leader after his father's death in airstrikes.
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Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei Death
Death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and succession of his son Mojtaba, including state funeral and ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 6 Jul, 07:22 UTC
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Khamenei's coffin arrives in Najaf, Iraq for funeral processions
Khamenei's coffin arrived Tuesday evening at Najaf International Airport in Iraq, where it was received by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, and General Esmaïl Qaani, head of the Quds Force. Khamenei's son Moustafa was also present.
Khamenei's burial scheduled for Thursday in Mashhad, Iran
Khamenei's burial was scheduled to take place Thursday in Mashhad in northeastern Iran, his birthplace, concluding the national funeral ceremonies.
Armed groups attack U.S. installations in Iraq following Khamenei's death
Armed groups aligned with Iran participated in Middle East warfare following Khamenei's death, attacking U.S. installations in Iraq in support of the Islamic Republic.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died on February 28
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28 on the first day of war with Israel and the United States, after more than three decades in power.
Khamenei's body transferred to Kerbala for additional funeral ceremonies
Following ceremonies in Najaf, Khamenei's remains were transported to Kerbala for funeral processions at the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abbas.
Khamenei's funeral procession held in Najaf with six-kilometer route to Imam Ali shrine
A funeral cortege for Khamenei processed six kilometers through Najaf to the Imam Ali shrine, the most sacred sanctuary in Shia Islam. Imam Ali was the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the fourth caliph of Islam and first Shia imam.
Khamenei's son Mojtaba succeeds him as Supreme Leader
Khamenei's son Mojtaba was designated as the new Supreme Leader of Iran following his father's death in March, though he has not been seen in public since his designation and the start of funeral ceremonies.
Iraq declares Wednesday funeral ceremonies day as holiday with enhanced security
Iraqi authorities declared Wednesday a national holiday and announced deployment of significant security measures for Khamenei's funeral ceremonies, which began at 06:00 local time in the southern holy city of Najaf.
February 28 airstrikes trigger major war in Middle East
The Israeli-American airstrikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28 triggered a significant war in the Middle East that shook the global economy. Iran and the United States subsequently entered into discussions, resulting in a framework agreement signed in June aimed at ending the conflict and achieving a lasting settlement.
Framework agreement reached between Iran and US in June to end Middle East conflict
In June 2026, Iran and the United States signed a framework agreement aimed at ceasing military hostilities and achieving a durable settlement of the Middle East conflict that had begun with the February 28 airstrikes. The Iranian government has presented the funeral ceremonies as a demonstration of force and cohesion during these ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
Iranian military leadership pledges to pursue Khamenei's killers
Commander of the Iranian Armed Forces Amir Hatami declared on Sunday state television that he had sworn to the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei not to 'release the collar' of those who killed his father, signaling Iranian military resolve to respond to the airstrikes.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli-American airstrikes on February 28
Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader who had governed the country for over three decades, was killed in Israeli-American airstrikes on February 28. The airstrikes also killed several members of his family: one daughter, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and a 14-month-old granddaughter. Khamenei was 86 years old at the time of his death.
Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his father as Iran's Supreme Leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56 years old, succeeded his father Ali Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader following the Supreme Leader's death in the February 28 airstrikes. Mojtaba was wounded in the same bombardment that killed his father and communicates only through attributed written statements.
Six-day funeral ceremonies planned for Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq
Comprehensive funeral ceremonies were organized for Ali Khamenei spanning six days across multiple locations. After the Tehran procession, the coffin was scheduled to visit Qom and then sanctuaries in Iraq where a significant Shia community resides. The final burial was planned for Thursday in Mashhad, Khamenei's birthplace and a holy city in northeastern Iran. Sunday and Monday were declared national holidays to allow Iranians to participate.
State funeral procession for Ali Khamenei begins in Tehran on July 7
Ali Khamenei's state funeral procession began on Monday, July 7, 2026, in Tehran after his body was displayed for two days at the Grande Mosalla, a religious and political site in the Iranian capital. The procession lasted 10 to 12 hours and passed through symbolic streets including Enghelab Street (Revolution) and Azadi Square (Liberty). Iranian authorities expected between 15 to 20 million participants in Tehran alone.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in U.S. and Israeli airstrike
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, age 86, was killed in an airstrike conducted by the United States and Israel on February 28, marking the start of a wider war. Family members were also killed in the same airstrike.
U.S. authorities monitor Iranian threats against President Trump
U.S. federal authorities have been tracking Iranian threats against President Donald Trump and other administration officials for years, stemming from Trump's ordering of the 2020 killing of General Qassem Soleimani, who led the elite Quds Force. Iran has repeatedly denied plotting to kill Trump, though hard-line propaganda has long suggested Trump was in Tehran's crosshairs.
Iran holds funeral procession for Khamenei in Tehran
Iran began a funeral procession on Monday through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His flag-draped coffin and those of family members killed in the airstrike were carried on a truck through the streets toward Mehrabad International Airport. The ceremony is planned to conclude Thursday with burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. Authorities shut down streets, airspace, and daily life from Saturday through Thursday for the mourning period. Large crowds attended the ceremony across Tehran to show popular support for the government.
U.S. pursues negotiations with Iran on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program
The United States is pressing ahead with negotiations with Iran aimed at fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, rolling back Iran's disputed nuclear program, and reaching a permanent end to the war. Talks appear to be on hold until after Khamenei's burial.
Trump threatened to destroy Iran's civilization during war
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Khamenei's coffin travels through Iraq for funeral rites before Mashhad burial
Khamenei's coffin underwent funeral processions in Najaf and Karbala before scheduled burial in Mashhad.
Iran, US reach framework agreement to end Middle East conflict
Iran and US agreed to a conflict resolution framework in June addressing nuclear and regional stability issues.
Khamenei's son assumes power as Iran vows military response
Khamenei's son assumes leadership as Iran's military vows retaliation for the airstrike.
U.S. and Iran navigate threats amid diplomatic overtures on nuclear issues
U.S. pursues Iran negotiations amid threats and inflammatory rhetoric on both sides.
Khamenei killed in airstrike; Iran holds funeral amid revenge calls
Khamenei killed in airstrike; Iran holds funeral with calls for revenge against U.S. and Israel.