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Government
Cross-Border Mourning Signals Islamic Unity
DID Press: The funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khameneie in Tehran, Qom, Najaf, and Karbala were presented as more than a farewell to a political and religious leader, with supporters describing the…
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Government
Iraqi Lawmaker: Mass Funeral Processions Have Angered Trump
DID Press: Iraqi lawmaker Faleh Al-Khazali said the large funeral processions held in Iran and Iraq have angered U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the public turnout as a sign of growing regional solidarity. Al-Khazali said millions of people who took…
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Government
Global Media Cover Iran Leader’s Funeral Procession in Iraq
DID Press: Regional and international media outlets have widely covered the funeral procession of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Iraq, highlighting the large crowds that gathered in Najaf and the participation of mourners…
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Government
Financial Times: Iran’s Power Display at the Heart of Shia World
DID Press: The Financial Times has described the funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Najaf and Karbala as a demonstration of Iran’s ability to mobilize large regional audiences and maintain the…
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Iran
Al Mayadeen: 7 Million Attend Martyr Leader’s Funeral in Karbala
DID Press: A correspondent for Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen reported that Karbala authorities recorded the attendance of seven million people at the funeral procession of the Martyred Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. According to the report, the funeral…
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Government
PMF: 2.3M Join Martyr Leader’s Funeral in Najaf
DID Press: Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Shaabi) announced that more than 2.3 million mourners have taken part in the funeral procession of the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in the holy city of Najaf.…
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Government
Iraq’s PMF Ready for Martyr Leader Funeral
DID Press: Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, says it has completed all logistical, security, and service preparations for the funeral ceremonies of the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution in the holy cities of Najaf and…
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Economy
Wave of Arrests in Baghdad Raises Questions Over Iraq’s Political Power Balance
DID Press: A broad wave of arrests targeting Iraqi political figures and members of parliament on corruption charges has emerged from Baghdad’s Green Zone, becoming one of the most significant political developments in the country in recent months. The operation,…
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Government
Najaf Prepares for Funeral Ceremony of “Martyr Imam” Ayatollah Khamenei
DID Press: Iraqi authorities have begun preparations in the holy city of Najaf for the funeral ceremony of “Martyr Imam” Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, according to officials from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The head of the PMF’s Service…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Seek Easier Travel for Afghan Pilgrims to Karbala
DID Press: Taliban officials have called for facilitating travel for Afghan pilgrims to Iraq’s holy sites, particularly Karbala, during talks with Iran’s ambassador in Kabul aimed at expanding cultural and bilateral cooperation. According to reports, Qudratullah Jamal raised the issue…
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