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2026-07-04 21:21
By Fardin Molaei
A River of Grief, An Ocean of Resolve: Tehran Bids Farewell to Its Martyred Leader
TEHRAN – "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." The words of Thomas Campbell echoed silently through the streets of Tehran on Saturday as millions began the first day of farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei. Yet no quotation alone could fully capture the atmosphere of a city where sorrow and pride walked side by side.
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2026-07-04 21:20
Iran bids farewell to Martyr Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN - Iran is in mourning as millions gather to bid farewell to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated on the first day of the joint US-Israeli aggression against the country on February 28.
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2026-07-04 21:18
By Soheila Zarfam
Foreign mourners at Leader's funeral: 'We lost our father'
TEHRAN — As millions of Iranians poured into the streets for the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, foreign dignitaries, journalists, and ordinary visitors from around the world joined the mourning, describing the late Leader as a father figure to the oppressed and a symbol of resistance against Western domination.
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2026-07-04 21:16
By Hossein Rafiei Renani
Humble and righteous: From birth to final breath
VANCOUVER — I am writing these words as I watch with tearful eyes the live funeral procession of the martyred Leader of Iran, the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Like countless Iranians abroad, I wish I could stand among the millions who are gathering to bid him farewell. Distance may keep me from the funeral, but it cannot silence my grief, my respect, or my allegiance to his righteous path of antiimperial resistance and the safeguarding of Iran’s sovereignty and independence. These are my farewell words.
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2026-07-04 21:07
By Major General Amir Hatami, Chief Commander of the Iranian Army
Commander’s prudence; deriving infinite power from the heart of limitations
These days, separation from our Leader and Commander, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was dearer to us than life itself, has been accompanied by profound sorrow and deep emotion. These emotions are noteworthy from several perspectives.
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2026-07-04 21:04
By Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister
Legacy of martyred Khamenei's foreign policy vision
TEHRAN - At pivotal moments in history, nations are often defined by leaders who shape their country's future. From this perspective, the late martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei sought to build the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the principles of national identity, independence, and the preservation of the nation's dignity. In this framework, diplomacy was viewed not merely as a tool for managing relations with other countries but as a means of safeguarding the honor and interests of the Iranian people.
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2026-07-04 21:01
By Wesam Bahrani
Iraq holds its breath ahead of a historic farewell
TEHRAN – Iraq is preparing for one of the largest public gatherings in its recent history, as millions prepare to bid farewell to the martyred Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Imam Ali Khamenei.
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2026-07-04 20:56
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
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.
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2026-07-04 20:52
New TV series commemorating Martyred Leader aired on IRIB
TEHRAN- A special series of television plays titled “Didar-e Mah” (“Meeting of the Moon”), based on the life and legacy of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has been broadcast on IRIB Channel 1 throughout the funeral and farewell ceremonies of the late Leader.
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2026-07-04 20:39
By Garsha Vazirian
Foreign lenses capture the unbreakable resolve of a grieving nation
TEHRAN — The farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, forced an unexpected recalculation across the global press this July.
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2026-07-04 19:39
By Wesam Bahrani
More than 1000 days of Israeli war
TEHRAN – After 1000 days of waging a genocidal war, has the Israeli regime proven its capacity to sustain a prolonged conflict, or has it been forced to fundamentally redefine its policy?
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2026-07-04 19:22
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.
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2026-07-04 19:17
‘Caspian Sea, a new trade highway with the East’
TEHRAN- The Governor of Gilan, emphasizing the importance of redirecting the country's trade perspective towards the north, said that given the increasing exchanges with China and the shorter transportation routes through the Caspian Sea, the development of northern corridors can help reduce transportation costs and increase the country's economic productivity
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2026-07-04 19:15
Iran, Nicaragua emphasize development of cooperation in oil, energy sector
TEHRAN- In a meeting between the Oil Minister of Iran and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua, the development of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the oil and energy sector was emphasized.
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2026-07-04 19:11
Reviewing economic thoughts of martyred Leader
TEHRAN- The head of the Smart Governance Think Tank, stating that in recent years, the issue of public participation in the economy and utilizing the capacity of small capitals to boost production has become one of the most important axes of the country's economic policy, said that the martyred Leader of the Revolution, on various occasions, while emphasizing the necessity of directing liquidity towards productive activities, always stressed the removal of investment barriers, facilitating the presence of the people in the economic arena, and creating effective mechanisms to utilize popular capacities.
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2026-07-04 18:33
By staff writer
The epitome of resistance against bullies and hegemons
TEHRAN - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was recognized as the embodiment of defiance against bullying nations and Western hegemony, particularly that led by the United States. Firm and unwavering in his stance, he never succumbed to pressure or intimidation. Ultimately, he lost his life standing up to bullies and challenging hegemons. He will be remembered as a distinguished political and religious leader, renowned for his extraordinary courage and bravery.
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2026-07-04 11:37
Iran volleyball coach Totolo lauds performance in 2026 VNL Week2
TEHRAN – Iran men's volleyball team assistant coach Tomaso Totolo believes the team have made significant progress in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League (VNL), insisting the only thing missing is more victories.
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2026-07-04 00:21
Foundation for Sacred Defense works preservation condemns Western silence on Flight 655 anniversary
TEHRAN- The Foundation for Preservation of Sacred Defense Works and Values has issued a statement commemorating the anniversary of the brutal US naval attack on Iran Air Flight 655, condemning the enduring silence of Western societies regarding the atrocity.
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2026-07-04 00:20
Iranian films, series receive awards at Spain’s FICIMAD 2026
TEHRAN – Several Iranian films and series were among the winners of this year’s edition of FICIMAD (Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid), an international film festival held annually in Madrid.
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2026-07-04 00:20
New Tehran mural honors Martyred Leader amidst farewell ceremonies
TEHRAN- In convergence with the final farewell and funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, a new mural was unveiled at the intersection of Jomhouri and Valiasr avenues on Thursday, featuring the image of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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2026-07-04 00:12
Thousands mourn Leader at site of his martyrdom
TEHRAN — Thousands of mourners, including families of Iran's martyrs, gathered on Thursday night at the site where Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was martyred in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, in an emotional farewell ceremony held beside the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya.
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2026-07-04 00:08
Citizens, officials mourn son-in-law of martyred Leader at Tehran funeral
TEHRAN — Scores of mourners gathered in Tehran on Friday afternoon to bid farewell to Martyr Mesbah al-Hoda Bagheri-Kani, the son-in-law of the martyred Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed alongside him in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28.
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2026-07-04 00:03
Qalibaf turns funeral diplomacy into a platform for regional engagement
TEHRAN — The funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have become more than a moment of national mourning. They have also provided Iran with a significant diplomatic opportunity, as senior officials and high-level delegations from across Asia and the Middle East gathered in Tehran for a series of talks on regional security, post-war diplomacy, and strategic cooperation.
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2026-07-04 00:01
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2026-07-03 23:55
Pezeshkian, in talks with world leaders, vows Iran 'will not bow to any bully'
TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian held a series of meetings on Thursday with foreign leaders and officials who traveled to Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution martyred in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28. With delegates from nearly 100 countries in attendance, Pezeshkian used the gatherings to thank Iran's allies for their solidarity and to reaffirm that the nation will not waver in the face of foreign aggression.
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2026-07-03 23:42
Iran tells UN that US aggression, not Iranian action, is threat to peace
TEHRAN — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday rejected American accusations against his country as "baseless" and "disinformation," insisting that Tehran's military responses to U.S. strikes were lawful exercises of self-defense under the U.N. Charter.
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2026-07-03 21:47
Iran, Turkey emphasize regional security cooperation
TEHRAN — Senior defense officials from Iran and Turkey have underscored the importance of strengthening regional security cooperation and expanding bilateral defense ties during a high-level telephone conversation that focused on the regional security landscape, the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, and the need for greater coordination among regional powers.
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2026-07-03 21:25
By Mahmoud Ravi-Nejad
Global tribute to martyred Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
Nearly 100 countries sent official teams, senior officials, and public figures to Tehran for the funeral ceremony of the martyred Leader
TEHRAN — History is often remembered through the moments when nations fall silent.
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2026-07-03 19:24
Iran suffer three straight defeats at 2026 AVC Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship
TEHRAN – Iran suffered three consecutive defeats at the 2026 AVC Girls' U18 Volleyball Championship, currently underway in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
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2026-07-03 19:08
By Garsha Vazirian
The clenched fist and the geometric fusion of Resistance
The martyred Leader's final blueprint lies in his blood
TEHRAN — The bodies lay at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla on July 3; yet another spectacle was the people paying their respects.