Report: Khamenei's body arrives in Najaf, Iraq, for funeral ceremonies

An Iranian the source reports that the body of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived in the holy city of Najaf, where funeral and farewell ceremonies are to be held before the procession continues. The report is unconfirmed by other sources.

The body of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reportedly arrived in Najaf, Iraq, tonight for funeral ceremonies, according to an Iranian source. The report, which states the body reached the Shiite holy city on Tuesday evening, comes after a series of conflicting claims earlier in the evening.

At 18:59 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published four bulletins tracking the body's location: first that it was en route from Qom to Najaf; then that it was at Najaf Airport; then that it was leaving Iran; and finally that the remains were still in Qom, contradicting the previous reports. At 19:26 Jerusalem, a bulletin cited an unverified report that the remains were in Qom, prepared for transfer to Najaf. Earlier, at 11:04 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Najaf Airport was preparing to receive the coffin, citing Iraqi reports. The source quality has evolved from single unverified sources to an Iranian source, but the report remains unconfirmed by other independent outlets.

As The Zioneer reported on Jun 22, Iranian state television announced that part of the funeral would be held in Iraq's Shiite holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. On Jul 1, The Zioneer reported that Tehran had completed preparations for a massive funeral, with burial planned for Mashhad, Iran.

The report remains unverified by other independent sources. The contradictory reports from earlier this evening have not been reconciled.

4 developments

1. 27 minutes ago · 21:20 · 7 JulLatest

   President Pezeshkian and IRGC Quds Force commander Qaani arrive in Najaf.

2. 20:31 · 7 Jul

   Khamenei's body has arrived in Najaf, Iraq, for funeral ceremonies.

3. 19:26 · 7 Jul

   Remains reported in Qom, contradicting claims they already left Iran.

• Strong18:56 · 30 JunIranian sources say Khamenei's body exhumed from temporary grave in Qom
• Developing31 minutes ago · 21:16 · 7 JulIranian President Pezeshkian and IRGC Quds Force Commander Qaani Land in Najaf, Iraq
• Developing19:44 · 22 JunIranian state TV: part of Khamenei's funeral to be held in Iraq's Shiite holy cities
• Strong09:20 · 22 JunIranian media: Khamenei funeral ceremony to be held in Qom on Tuesday

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