Iraq: Massive Crowds Gather in Najaf as Khamenei Funeral Rites Continue.

Najaf, Iraq - July 08, 2026 Large crowds gathered in Najaf, Iraq, as funeral rites for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued today. Footage from the city shows thousands of mourners taking part in the ceremonies, with supporters describing the gathering as a major moment of remembrance and mourning.