The Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades (Kata'ib Hezbollah) were reportedly represented at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, according to journalist Sapir Lipkin. The Iranian-backed Iraqi militia joins delegations from Hezbollah and Hamas at the ceremonies.
Reporter Sapir Lipkin briefed that the Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades (Kata'ib Hezbollah) had a presence at the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The report, from a single source, indicates the Iran-backed Shia militia operating in Iraq joined other proxies and allies — including Hezbollah and Hamas — in attending the multi-day funeral proceedings. No further details on delegation size or specific activities were reported.
As The Zioneer previously covered, Hezbollah's deputy political chief arrived in Tehran for the funeral on Friday, and a Hamas delegation was also reported to be attending. The Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades are a separate but aligned militia, part of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces. The extent of their participation or public role remains unconfirmed from additional sources.
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