Khamenei

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Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran, serving in this role for nearly 37 years until his death on February 28, 2026. He was killed as a result of military strikes conducted by the United States and Israel against his residence in Tehran. His funeral ceremonies were held across several Iranian cities from July 4 to 9, 2026, with international delegations attending, including a Russian delegation led by Dmitry Medvedev. The events surrounding his death and subsequent burial were marked by significant political and religious mourning.

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Tehran begins a general mourning procession to farewell Ali Khamenei — Вести
Hundreds of Thousands of Iranians Attend Farewell Ceremony for Ayatollah Khamenei — Вести
Mohammad Khatami did not attend the funeral ceremony of his father — Meduza
Hamenei's sons bid farewell to the fallen Iranian leader — Вести
Several of Ayatollah Khamenei's sons and head of IRGC attended prayer for his memory — Интерфакс
Iran's leadership split over Ali Khamenei's death — Вести
Putin in military uniform at meeting. Who controls Konstantinovka? Funeral of Iran's leader Khamenei — Дождь
Trump Watches the Funerals of Former Supreme Leader of Iran — Вести
Trump says the US will not kill Iranian leaders — Вести
Al Arabiya: New round of US-Iran negotiations to take place in Pakistan on July 11 — Ведомости
NYT learns of plans for new Supreme Leader of Iran to visit funeral of Ali Khamenei — Вести
Trump announces pause in talks with Iran due to Hamenei's funeral — Москва 24
Medvedev states there is no serious reason for the US to attack Iran — Москва 24
Pezeshkian thanked Russia for support — Вести
Peshetskyan thanked Russia for support of Iran — Ведомости
Medvedev: Grief over the tragic death of Khamenei has united the Iranian people — Ведомости
Medvedev: Grief over Hamane's death has united the Iranian people — Вечерняя Москва
Medvedev: Russia mourns with the Iranian people over the death of Khamenei — Вести
Over a hundred foreign delegations attended Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral in Iran — Интерфакс
Mедведев was there: how Iran said goodbye to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — Фонтанка