Ahlul Bayt (AS) International News Agency - ABNA: Tehran rose today not for a sorrowful farewell, but in response to the call: "We must rise." The capital is crowded with shoulders carrying the body of the nation's martyred leader like a crown jewel — a living testament that the crimson path of martyrdom will not halt until the avenging call of the Promised One is answered.
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23:15 PM | The atmosphere at Jamkaran, hours before the start of the funeral for the martyred leader.
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22:40 PM | Sky News: Today's funeral was extraordinary. The international editor of Sky News, who had come to Tehran to cover the farewell ceremony for the sacred body of Iran's martyred leader, described the event as "extraordinary." He stated: Today's funeral shows that Trump's war against Iran has been futile, and his assassination has had the opposite effect, strengthening public support.
22:30 PM | Devotees of the martyred Imam await the final meeting at Jamkaran.
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22:10 PM | Details of the farewell ceremony for the martyred leader in Qom from Attarzadeh, spokesperson for the funeral headquarters.
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22:00 PM | Momeni, Deputy Chief of the Traffic Police of the Police Force: We have arranged sufficient parking in Qom and intercity buses are ready to transport pilgrims from the parking areas to Jamkaran Mosque.
21:35 PM | Spokesperson for the funeral headquarters of the martyred leader: The funeral prayer over the body of the martyred leader will be held at Jamkaran after the morning prayer, led by Ayatollah Javadi-Amoli. After the prayer, the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution will be escorted along the Boulevard Payambar e Azam toward the shrine of Lady Masoumeh (SA).
21:00 PM | Today's epic, through the lens of Iran's proud and honourable youth and teenagers.
20:45 PM | Program for the farewell and funeral of Iran's martyred leader in Qom. Farewell ceremony: Tuesday from the morning call to prayer at the holy Jamkaran Mosque. Funeral prayer over the sacred bodies of the martyrs: around 6 AM. Procession from the holy Jamkaran Mosque to the holy shrine of Lady Masoumeh (SA).
20:30 PM | The sacred body of the martyred leader has arrived in Qom.
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20:00 PM | Secretary of the Farewell Ceremony Headquarters for the martyred leader: We apologize to the people; for the sake of health and safety, we were compelled to bring the sacred bodies into the ceremony from the middle of Azadi Street.
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Reuters: A sea of mourners in Tehran showed the US and Israel that their efforts to break Iran have failed. The British media outlet Reuters reported that the funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's late leader, was "more than a national farewell"; Iran, rather than appearing weakened after the war, has shown itself to be "resilient, united, and determined to shape its future."
19:40 PM | Farewell to the tranquil leader; a bitter frame from the final gaze.
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19:15 PM | Najaf and Karbala on high alert / Timing of the martyred leader's funeral in Iraq announced. Spokesperson for the Supreme Committee for the Funeral Ceremony of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq: The official funeral ceremony will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) with the participation of high-level Iraqi and Iranian delegations at Najaf International Airport. A public funeral procession will also begin at 4 PM on Wednesday (local time) in Karbala, with over 400 Hussaini processions serving the mourners. This major event will be covered globally by more than 3,000 Iraqi and international journalists, 2,500 cameras, and 23 live broadcast centers. A special health plan has also been arranged for the well-being of pilgrims, and 150 ambulances have been deployed in Najaf and Karbala.
19:00 PM | A Russian media activist: I have never seen anything like this in my entire life. The people of the Islamic Republic of Iran stood for their homeland, and are now bidding farewell to their leader on his final journey. These are images that will be recorded in history. May God protect the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
18:45 PM | Humble service of an Iranian police colonel to the mourners of the martyred Imam.
A Tanzanian blogger wrote about the Iranian police:
This image shows a police officer in Iran sitting beside a container of water. People are using this water to quench their thirst in the intense heat of Tehran. You can see he is seated fully on the ground so that even children can easily reach the water. People are giving him flowers, some are offering him water, and others are kissing him with great respect. They love the police and security forces of this country deeply, and all of them behave in the same manner.
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18:30 PM | Road Maintenance Organization: Mourners of the martyred leader in Tehran can purchase bus tickets online or in person at the South and East terminals for their return. Sufficient buses have been allocated for return trips or travel to Qom.
Important message from the eldest son of Ayatollah Sistani to the office of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution. Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Reza Sistani, the eldest son and program manager of Grand Ayatollah Sistani, wrote to the office of the Supreme Leader: It would have been better for my father, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani, to have performed the funeral prayer over the body of the martyred leader of the Revolution, but his physical condition and health do not permit it.
18:10 PM | The Supreme Coordination Council for Islamic Propaganda: The funeral and farewell ceremony for the martyred leader of the Revolution in Qom will begin tomorrow after the morning call to prayer, with the funeral prayer over the sacred body of the martyred leader of the nation and his family in the courtyard of Jamkaran Mosque, after which the sacred bodies will be escorted to the shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA).
18:05 PM | Secretary of the Information Committee of the Farewell Headquarters: The funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution will be held on Thursday, July 9, in Mashhad, and after the funeral prayer at the Razavi Shrine, the burial ceremony will take place; no public farewell ceremony will be held in Mashhad.
18:00 PM | Al-Mayadeen report from aerial footage: Millions of people have filled the streets of Iran at the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
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Preparation of the site at Jamkaran Mosque for the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
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17:50 PM | Panahian on the program "Parchamdar": In the history of Islam, we have not had a global figure like the martyred leader of the Revolution.
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Khorramabad mourns the martyred leader of the Revolution.
17:35 PM | People! Our leader has left Tehran... The final moments of the funeral ceremony of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution in Tehran.
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17:20 PM | Mohammad Reza Jalaipour: The funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution is unprecedented and perhaps unrepeatable in the history of Iran and the world. Sociologist and political activist: The most magnificent funeral, not only unprecedented in the history of Iran and the world but perhaps unrepeatable, has come to an end without any human casualties. A powerful message to the aggressors who, a few months ago, spoke of destroying, surrendering, and stoning Iran. Bravo to all the organizers from the government, the municipality, the IRGC, the police, and tens of thousands of volunteer Basij members and service providers, and the millions of participants who built such a deterrent power and leverage for Iran.
17:10 PM | Traffic restrictions on Mashhad streets during the days of the martyred leader's funeral have been announced.
🔹 Route 1: Imam Reza (AS) Street; from the Imam Reza (AS) passenger terminal to the holy shrine.
🔹 Route 2: Qarani Boulevard and Shahid Raisi Street; from Ferdowsi Square to the holy shrine.
🔹 Route 3: Tabarsi South Boulevard; from Fajr intersection to the holy shrine.
🔹 Route 4: Mosalla Boulevard and Nawab Safavi Street; from the Mosalla grade-separated intersection to the holy shrine.
🔹 Route 5: Islamic Republic Boulevard; from Parvaz Square to 15 Khordad Square.
16:50 PM | An image from the funeral of the martyred leader that caught the attention of a Canadian journalist. Dimitri Lascaris, Canadian journalist and political activist, announced that during today's ceremony, a large banner was displayed in English announcing a $100 million Iranian bounty on Donald Trump.
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Memory of Kowsari, member of the National Security Commission of the Parliament, from the presence of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution during the Sacred Defense.
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16:40 PM | Head of the Judiciary: O great and awe-inspiring nation of Iran — you have today recorded a national and global uprising on the pages of history. We swear that in carrying out the directives of the Leader of the Revolution and in response to your honorable demands as a blood-seeking nation, we will keep the banner of vengeance for our martyred Imam and our other martyrs raised high until our last breath.
The passionate presence of the people at the funeral of Iran's martyred leader was a public reaffirmation of the national will and a resounding referendum in which the nation, through its presence, emphasized the centrality of anti-arrogance policy, the rejection of domination, and absolute obedience to the Supreme Leader.
We, as officials and servants, interpret and understand the breathtaking presence of this courageous nation as a civilizational demand from the governing body to deepen practical commitment to the absolute guardianship of the jurist and to enhance the efficiency of the governance system.
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Head of the Qom Hoteliers Association: 14,500 accommodation beds have been prepared for pilgrims and participants in the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Revolution. Concurrent with this national ceremony, hotels and accommodation centers across the province, offering 40% discounts and allocating a portion of their capacity free of charge, are fully prepared to host guests of this event.
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16:30 PM | Head of the Expediency Discernment Council: Steadfastness and resistance to continue the path of our martyred Imam is the key message of the passionate presence of the people at the funeral ceremony of the sacred body of the martyred Imam.
16:20 PM | Jamkaran awaits the farewell of Iran's martyred leader.
16:15 PM | A different report from an IRIB correspondent featuring a child attending the funeral ceremony with his family.
Mohsen Chavoshi bids farewell to the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution.
16:00 PM | "We have come to see you, this is the last time..." — elegy by Mehdi Rasouli at the farewell to Iran's martyred leader.
15:50 PM | The atmosphere of the devoted followers of the martyred leader of the Revolution at the funeral ceremony of the sacred body of the martyred Imam and the martyrs of his family in Tehran.
Araghchi attends the funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
15:40 PM | Announcement No. 3 from Astan Quds Razavi regarding the funeral and burial ceremony of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
Astan Quds Razavi, in order to properly host the pilgrims participating in the funeral and burial ceremony of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution and the other esteemed martyrs from his honorable family, has prepared and arranged a comprehensive set of special services.
With the cooperation of Razavi servant volunteers, 30 reception stations have been activated along the routes leading to the holy city of Mashhad, especially at the Imam Reza (AS) roadside complexes, and are currently providing services.
In the city of Mashhad and around the holy Razavi Shrine, over 400 service stations are ready to receive pilgrims attending the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Tens of thousands of overnight stays have been arranged at stations and complexes affiliated with Astan Quds Razavi.
All medical capacities of Astan Quds Razavi will also be at the service of the devoted followers of the martyred Imam.
Necessary arrangements have been made for proper service provision across various sectors including welfare, infrastructure, cultural, promotional, safety, health, and medical services.
Dear pilgrims, for further information, please contact the national response system of Astan Quds Razavi at 138 or visit the comprehensive portal of Astan Quds Razavi at www.razavi.ir.
15:35 PM | Now; moments from the funeral of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution among the mourning people in Tehran.
A clenched fist; a symbol of unity that began with the body of the martyr and reached its peak in the ranks of those bidding farewell.
15:30 PM | The sacred body of the martyred leader amid a sea of people who had come to bid farewell.
Bijan Abdolkarimi: We must take pride in these people and their great culture, and woe to the intellectuals who remain detached from this nation!
15:25 PM | Global coverage of the martyred leader's funeral; media outlets highlight Iran's display of strength.
Various media outlets around the world extensively covered the magnificent funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Revolution and described the massive turnout as a sign of national unity and the authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The ceremony has been portrayed as an event with far-reaching political and social dimensions that, according to some media reports, challenges Western calculations and perceptions regarding Iran.
Tajik journalist: The chant "If the father is gone, the father's rifle remains" drew the attention of foreign media.
A Tajik journalist present at the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Revolution recounts that one of the chants that most captured the attention of foreign correspondents was "If the father is gone, the father's rifle remains." He says many foreign journalists inquired about the meaning of this Persian chant and its message — a chant that echoed repeatedly among the masses of mourners.
15:15 PM | Announcement No. 3 from Astan Quds Razavi for the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Revolution at the Razavi Shrine.
Astan Quds Razavi, in order to properly host the pilgrims participating in the funeral and burial ceremony of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution and the other esteemed martyrs from his honorable family, has prepared and arranged a comprehensive set of special services.
Accordingly, with the cooperation of Razavi servant volunteers, 30 reception stations have been activated along the routes leading to the holy city of Mashhad, especially at the Imam Reza (AS) roadside complexes, and are currently providing services.
In the city of Mashhad and around the holy Razavi Shrine, by consolidating all available capacities across various sectors of Astan Quds Razavi and synergizing the service network including servants, servant volunteers, and popular organizations, over 400 service stations are ready to receive pilgrims attending the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Regarding accommodation and rest for the dear pilgrims, tens of thousands of overnight stays have been arranged at stations and complexes affiliated with Astan Quds Razavi, including pilgrim guesthouses, Razavi pilgrim city, the Physical Education Institute, the Youth Institute, schools, and Imam Reza (AS) University, among others.
All medical capacities of Astan Quds Razavi, including Razavi Super-Specialty Hospital and Dar al-Shifa of the Imam (AS), comprising 120 equipped medical teams with 2,500 medical staff, will also be at the service of the devoted followers of the martyred Imam.
Chants of "Supreme Commander, Labbaik Seyyed Mojtaba" at the funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
15:00 PM | Head of Tehran Emergency Services: No fatalities have been reported among mourners so far. Two cases of acute injury have been recorded so far, one of which involved a patient with a history of heart disease, and the second was a pregnant woman whose transfer by rescue helicopter is currently underway. Tokavoli also stated that "so far, 7,000 participants in the funeral ceremony have received medical services."
Greek media activist among the mourners: "I am living a part of history." Greek media activist Sissy Frako, witnessing the unprecedented presence of the people at the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Revolution, was moved by the emotional atmosphere of the event and said: "Oh my God... I am living a part of history; I am being moved to tears." She closely narrated the grandeur of the people's presence and the wave of emotion prevailing over the ceremony; a scene that, by her own account, she will never forget.
The funeral ceremony of the martyred leader is to be registered nationally as the largest public event since Ashura; Salehi-Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, on the sidelines of the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Revolution: Today is a day of displaying the strength, loyalty and cohesion of the Iranian nation in safeguarding the ideals of the Islamic Revolution, the late Imam, and the martyred leader; an image that in Iran's contemporary history is comparable only to the epic of Ashura.
Minister of Energy at the funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution: Iran, under the guidance of that martyred leader, became a model for the freedom-seeking people of the world.
Preparation of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) for the burial of the martyred leader.
The American weekly Newsweek, referring to the farewell ceremony for the martyred leader of the Revolution, wrote: Public participation in this event goes beyond a national mourning and is considered a major international event, as it is an opportunity to demonstrate power and unity in Iran after months of war.
14:41 PM | Farewell to Iran's martyred leader; Azadi Square, Tehran.
14:40 PM | People continue to move toward the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
14:30 PM | Secretary of the National Funeral Headquarters for the martyred leader: We are trying to complete the funeral ceremony in Tehran before the Maghrib prayer and transfer the sacred bodies to Qom.
Vahid Shamsaei, head coach of the national futsal team, attends the funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
Deputy Leader of Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami: The farewell to the martyred leader was a global humiliation for America and Israel. Liaquat Baloch, Deputy Leader of Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami party, paying tribute to the resilience and struggle of the nation of the Islamic Republic of Iran during the Ramadan War, described the millions of Iranians attending the funeral ceremonies of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Ummah as extraordinary and said: The truth is, the farewell ceremony for Ayatollah Khamenei has become a scene of international humiliation and disgrace for America and the Zionist regime.
13:17 PM | The vehicle carrying the sacred body of the martyred leader is slowly circling Azadi Square to bless all the mourners; crowds of people are moving from several directions toward Azadi Square to take part in the funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
Muqtada al-Sadr: We welcome the mourners of the martyred leader. The leader of Iraq's Sadrist movement, while welcoming the mourners of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasized: We welcome those who mourn and escort the martyred leader, the martyr of jihad and resilience.
Saeed Jalili attends the funeral ceremony of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
Pezeshkian, Qalibaf, and the son of the martyred leader will participate in tomorrow's funeral ceremony in Iraq; the sacred body of the martyred leader will arrive in Najaf tomorrow accompanied by the President, the Speaker of Parliament, and his eldest son.
12:40 PM | Due to the unprecedented presence of mourners on Azadi Street in Tehran, the vehicle carrying the sacred body of the martyred leader is moving slowly.
The servant of Imam Reza a.s has returned to the embrace of his shrine; coinciding with the funeral ceremony of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution, a special banner for this occasion has been installed at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS).
The Governor of the Central Bank attends the funeral of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
The Minister of Communications joins the mourners at the funeral of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
12:20 PM | The vehicle carrying the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution has arrived at Azadi Square.
Masoud Pezeshkian attends the funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
12:00 PM | Hojjatoleslam Mohammadi Golpayegani, son-in-law of the martyred leader of the Revolution and father of 14-month-old Zahra, attends the funeral of the family.
Minister of Sports Ahmad Donyamali at the funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution: The sports community had a close bond with the martyred leader, and athletes would win medals to bring joy to his heart.
The Guardian: Millions attend the funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
Turkish Anadolu Agency's visual report on today's magnificent funeral ceremony.
France 24: Massive crowds of mourners at the funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
Ayatollah Jannati attends the funeral procession of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends the funeral procession of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
10:25 AM | Pilgrims' epic farewell to the martyred leader of the Revolution.
10:20 AM | Students of Sharif University renew their pledge of allegiance to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution; chants of "Labbaik, Seyyed Mojtaba."
10:10 AM | Stones at the Great Satan.
9:40 AM | Aerial images show an endless sea of mourners.
9:31 AM | A multi-meter banner held by mourners at the funeral of the martyred leader: "We will kill Trump!"
9:30 AM | Massive crowds surround the vehicle carrying the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
Ayatollah Amoli Larijani attends the funeral of the martyred leader of the Revolution and his family.
Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President of Iran, attends the funeral procession of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
Head of the Judiciary attends the funeral procession of Iran's martyred leader.
Najaf Ashraf prepares for a magnificent funeral for the sacred body of the martyred leader; Yusuf Makki Kanawi, Governor of Najaf Ashraf, announced: All security, service, and support preparations have been completed for the funeral ceremony of the sacred body of His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the martyred leader.
9:00 AM | Mourners pay their respects beside the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
8:40 AM | Important recommendation from Commander Hassanzadeh: People are urged to stay along the route; the sacred remains of the martyred leader of the Revolution will be carried again by helicopter along the funeral procession at the end of the ceremony.
8:33 AM | Chants of "Labbaik Ya Hussein" from mourning mourners alongside the vehicle carrying the sacred remains of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
8:27 AM | CEO of the Urban Services Organization: With the activation of misting systems along the route, the temperature along the funeral procession path will be reduced by 5 to 10 degrees.
8:26 AM | The vehicle carrying the sacred remains of the martyred leader of the Revolution and the martyrs of his family enters the funeral route in Tehran amid a sea of mourning mourners.
8:26 AM | Live coverage of the funeral procession by CNN. Political analysts speaking with Al-Mayadeen network emphasized that the turnout at the funeral procession of Iran's martyred leader sends a clear political message that the martyr's blood will not be wasted. The report added that the model of internal solidarity in Iran has sparked a form of awakening that is clearly reflected at political levels and in negotiations.
8:25 AM | The moment the sacred remains of the martyred leader of the Revolution enter Azadi Street.
8:16 AM | The funeral procession vehicles have begun moving from Enqelab Square toward Azadi.
Members of Iraq's Kata'ib Hezbollah youth present at the funeral procession of the martyred leader of the Revolution.
8:12 AM | Azadi Square, now.
8:08 AM | People gathering at the Imam Khomeini Shrine metro station. Due to severe overcrowding around Imam Hossein Square and the closure of exit routes, Imam Hossein metro station has been closed until further notice.
8:02 AM | Brave people of Lur mourning at the funeral procession of the martyred leader of the Revolution in Enqelab Square.
7:50 AM | An image of the vehicle carrying the sacred remains of the martyred leader of the Revolution and his family.
7:10 AM | A massive crowd of people gathers in the early hours to bid farewell to the martyred leader of Revolution.
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