The coffin of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, on Tuesday. He was killed in joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and senior officials received the coffin ahead of funeral ceremonies.
The arrival of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin in Najaf signifies the continuation of mourning ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader, highlighting regional political and religious significance.
The coffin of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, on Tuesday, where it was received by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and senior Iraqi officials. Khamenei, who was killed in joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026, was mourned by tens of thousands in Qom on Tuesday following a prayer service led by Abdollah Javadi-Amoli. Earlier, millions had gathered in Tehran for a funeral procession on Monday. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also arrived in Najaf to participate in the ceremonies, which are expected to draw large crowds on Wednesday.