Najaf
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worldIranian Leaders Leave Funeral as US Strikes Hit Southern Iran
Iran's president and foreign minister cut short a funeral visit for Ayatollah Khamenei in Iraq as US forces launch strikes on southern Iran.
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worldKhamenei Funeral in Najaf Highlights Iran's Uncertain Leadership Transition
Mourners gather in Iraq as Iran operates under a temporary three-person council following the Supreme Leader's death. Market odds on his son's public role are declining.
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worldNajaf Prepares For Funeral Of Iran's Khamenei Amid Regional Tensions
The city of Najaf is preparing for the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes. The event occurs amid paused peace talks and signals possible leadership changes in Iran by 2026.
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worldIsrael's Covert Base in Iraq Raises Regional Tensions
A covert Israeli military base in Iraq has escalated regional tensions, with implications for Iran and U.S. involvement.