Tehran Times

2026-07-05 21:27
Millions join historic funeral prayers for Iran’s martyred Leader

TEHRAN - Millions of mourners from Iran and other countries performed funeral prayers for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla on Sunday, as an immense outpouring of grief underscored his enduring role as a leading religious and political figure whose influence extended far beyond Iran's borders.
- Iran bids farewell to Martyr Ayatollah Khamenei
- Foreign lenses capture the unbreakable resolve of a grieving nation

By Soheila Zarfam

The ‘shock’ the US refuses to learn from

TEHRAN — The images seen around the world this week were clear. Huge crowds of people in black filled the streets of Tehran for miles. They were all heading to the Grand Mosalla for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's funeral. Millions of mourners showed their grief openly and brought the capital to a standstill. This massive display of emotion went against everything the West had expected and is set to continue for the upcoming days in more Iranian and Iraqi cities.
By Fardin Molaei

Farewell ceremony in Iran sparks global social media debate

Global social media erupts with tributes, debate and political commentary as millions attend funeral of the late Leader

TEHRAN — Iran's farewell ceremonies for the late Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei have become one of the most discussed international events on social media, triggering an unprecedented wave of reactions from political leaders, journalists, commentators and ordinary users across the world.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Martyred Leader's devotion to his father

TEHRAN- For the first and only time, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the current Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has agreed to a formal interview. The conversation, conducted in mid-2021, was not intended to discuss the Leader himself.
By Garsha Vazirian

Foreign reporters watch unbroken Iran turn raw grief into mandate for revenge

TEHRAN — The sprawling expanse of the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla became the epicenter of a historic geopolitical shift on July 5, as millions of Iranians converged for the second day of the public farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Killers of 'martyred Leader' will face divine and just punishment: Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi

TEHRAN- Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi has issued a message ahead of the funeral ceremonies for Iran's martyred Leader, declaring that those responsible for his killing, along with the deaths of military commanders, officials, civilians, and children, 'will not escape divine punishment or just retribution.'

Politics

A brave nation bids farewell to Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - The streets of Tehran have never seen anything quite like this. Millions of mourners, shoulder to shoulder, filling every avenue leading to the heart of the city. Black-clad crowds stretching as far as the eye can see. The sound of sorrowful chants mixing with the rhythmic beating of chests in traditional mourning.
Selected remarks by Seyyed Mostafa Khamenei on his father’s personal and revolutionary life

In an interview conducted several years ago, Ayatollah Seyyed Mostafa Khamenei, the eldest son of Iran’s martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, reflected on his father’s revolutionary activities, family life, and personal character.
A few intriguing observations for the West to see of farewell to Iran’s martyred Leader

TEHRAN - On Saturday, July 4, I attended the massive, multi-million-person funeral procession for Iran’s martyred Leader with my daughters and two of my grandchildren. It is no exaggeration to say that I was surrounded by hundreds of thousands of weeping people who were shedding tears from the depths of their souls for the loss of their icon. However, the most important point was not just the grief, but the hope and the strange, intense glint in their eyes—a look that signaled a firm determination to continue their resistance.

Sports

Iran defeat Syria at 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN - Iran have completed the 2-0 sweep over Syria, following the 73-52 victory earlier today at the Prince Hamza stadium in Jordan.
Iran beat Australia at 2026 AVC Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN -Iran defeated Australia 3-1 (25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 25-19) at the 2026 AC Girls' Volleyball Championship on Sunday.
Persepolis negotiations stall with Skocic; Golmohammadi and Tartar on radar

TEHRAN — Persepolis football club’s pursuit of Dragan Skočić for the upcoming Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) season has hit a major roadblock.

Culture

“Eyes of Minab” art installation greets foreign dignitaries at Leader’s farewell ceremony

TEHRAN – A memorial dedicated to the martyred children of Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab has been placed at the entrance of the hall where foreign officials are paying their respects to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Seyyed Ali Khamenei, at the Tehran’s Mosalla.
New mural of Martyred Leader unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN- A new mural featuring the image of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was officially unveiled at Jahad Square in Tehran on Friday, coinciding with the funeral and farewell ceremonies for the late Leader.
A city in mourning, a farewell in order

TEHRAN – Tehran's Mosalla opened its gates on Saturday for the first day of a two-day public farewell to the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was martyred alongside members of his family during the recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran. Ahead of Monday's funeral procession, hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered to pay their respects.

Economy

Former finance minister highlights economic concerns of martyred Leader

TEHRAN- A member of the Expediency Council stated that one of the aspirations of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution was the consultation of officials and key economic actors to propose solutions to the country's economic problems through dialogue. He said that choosing economic slogans for naming the year meant that, in his view, the economy was the country's most important issue and the foundation for solving many other problems.
Formulating a new roadmap for food security of Iran, Malaysia necessary: Iranian minister

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Agriculture emphasized the development of bilateral agricultural cooperation, trade, agricultural research, and the formulation of a new roadmap for the food security of Iran and Malaysia, stating that drafting a new roadmap for the food security of the two countries is essential.
Iran, Iraq agree to organize movement of export trucks at Khosravi border

TEHRAN- The manager of Khosravi Customs announced an agreement with the manager of the Mundheriya border in Iraq to organize the movement of export trucks and said that with the implementation of this agreement, export trucks and returning empty trucks will travel on separate routes.

Society

Iranian, Cuban science ministers highlight boosting academic ties

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Cuban Minister of Higher Education, Walter Baluja García, have underlined the need to expand academic and educational relations.
UNICEF, Health Ministry equip six health centers in Chabahar

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in cooperation with the Health Ministry has equipped six primary health care service delivery points in Chabahar to improve health service access and quality for 9,906 local residents, particularly children and mothers.
Iran, China to support joint research projects

TEHRAN – Following the sixth joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Iran and China will support the implementation of 15 research projects by faculty members.

Tourism

Jameh Mosque of Dezful: An architectural treasure in Iran’s city of bricks

TEHRAN - Jameh Mosque of Dezful is one of the oldest and most significant Islamic monuments in southwestern Iran.
Intl. journalists visit damaged Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran

TEHRAN – On Friday, tens of international journalists, photographers, and television crews from various global media organizations visited Tehran's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Golestan Palace to observe sections of the historic complex damaged by a nearby missile strike and to document the ongoing restoration efforts.
Persepolis through the eyes of Iran’s martyred leader

TEHRAN – As Iran prepares to bid farewell to its martyred leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, one of the defining moments reflecting his vision of the country’s cultural identity has once again come into focus: his historic visit to the UNESCO-listed Persepolis in 1988, where he described the ancient site as a “valuable treasure” that must be safeguarded for future generations.

International

The clenched fist and the geometric fusion of Resistance

TEHRAN — The bodies lay at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla on July 3; yet another spectacle was the people paying their respects.
Sedition in Lebanon, or a calculated agenda of betrayal?

TEHRAN - Throughout history, political turmoil and national betrayal have often been linked, and Lebanon today is no exception. It faces a dangerous moment where its own officials are making deals that serve Israeli interests.
The modern golem of Silicon Valley demands a ritual sacrifice of innocence

TEHRAN — The little boys and little girls of the Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school had just settled into their morning lessons when the sky split open. It was February 28, the opening day of the American-Israeli campaign against Iran, and three Tomahawk cruise missiles, one by one, tore through the roof, collapsing concrete onto the children's desks.

Global social media erupts with tributes, debate and political commentary as millions attend funeral of the late Leader