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Funeral processions held in holy Iraqi cities for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 8, 2026
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Key points Further information about these events can be found through KPRC 2, a local news source in Pearland, Texas. Mourners gathered in Iraq to pay respects to Iran's former leader.
Mourners gathered in Iraq to pay respects to Iran's former leader. The ceremonies, which started on a Saturday, involved the closure of various public spaces.
In the cities of Najaf and Karbala, large crowds attended processions for the late leader. At times, the situation became disorderly, with the coffin nearly being overwhelmed.
Further information about these events can be found through KPRC 2, a local news source in Pearland , Texas.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
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