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Khamenei, four family members buried in Mashhad as Iranian mourners chant for Trump's killing

As crowds jostled in Mashhad awaiting Khamenei's funeral cortege, the crowd chanted slogans demanding revenge on US President Donald Trump for his killing.

Crowds of mourners surround the convoy carrying the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a funeral procession, in Mashhad, July 9, 2026
A vehicle carrying the coffin of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes its way as people attend Khamenei's funeral procession, in Najaf, Iraq, July 8, 2026

Coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Khamenei arrives in Iraqi holy city for funeral processions

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a media briefing during the 58th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 10, 2025.

Marco Rubio in UAE warns Iran-backed militias in Iraq threaten regional stability

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi speaks during a parliamentary session to vote in a new government at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, May 14, 2026.

Iraq in transition: Baghdad pushes weapons monopoly amid reforms - analysis


Is Iran’s new drone swarm Shahed-136 tech a gamechanger? - analysis

These types of drones fly directly into a target and self-destruct, and Iran seems to have acquired it.

 An explosion is seen at an Iranian missile and drone test at the 17th Great Prophet drill in Iran.

Iran-backed militia behind attack on Iraqi PM - security officials, sources

Iran is unlikely to have sanctioned the attack as Tehran is keen to avoid a spiral of violence on its western border, sources and independent analysts said.

 Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi addresses the nation following a drone strike targeted his residence in Baghdad, Iraq November 7, 2021 in this still image obtained from a video.

Is Iran behind the drone attack against Iraqi PM? - analysis

The attack on Iraq’s Prime Minister is another step in drone warfare and is a message by pro-Iran groups in Iraq that the prime minister is not safe.

 Supporters of Iraqi Shiite armed groups burn portraits of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi and Iraq security officials during a protest against the election results near the one of the fortified Green Zone entrances in Baghdad, Iraq, November 6, 2021.

'The Iran touch': Tehran is behind decline in Lebanon, Iraq - Bennett

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Iran is behind the bloody gunbattles in Beirut as well as the rise of the anti-Iran cleric in Iraq's election.

 Army soldiers patrol after gunfire erupted, in Beirut, Lebanon October 14, 2021.

Iraqis vote in general election with a low turnout reflecting the nation's apathy

For the first time since the US invasion in 2003, Iraqis are voting in a general election. Many have pledged to boycott, having lost faith in the democratic system.

 An Iraqi woman shows her ink-stained finger after casting her vote at a polling station during the parliamentary election in the Sadr city district of Baghdad, Iraq October 10, 2021.

Iran has declared war on the US in Iraq through its proxies - analysis

Iran has done this before, using pro-Iranian groups in Iraq to wage an insurgency against America after the US-led 2003 invasion of Iraq.

US Army soldiers keep watch on the US embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraq January 1, 2020

Two attacks, less than 12 hours apart, target US forces in Iraq

Attacks on US forces in Iraq are rapidly increasing. This coincides with other issues in the region.

A pair of US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over northern Iraq

Pro-Iran militias show off new drone air force

The use by various militias of UAVs, often supplied by Iran, dates to at least 2019. They have used drones against ISIS and against Kurds in an Iranian attack in Koya.

A supporter of Hashid Shaabi holds a picture of late Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis during a protest in Baghdad, Iraq, October 17, 2020

Turkey and Iran's power struggle in Iraq - opinion

The zero-sum game between Iran and Turkey over influence in Iraq is an attack on Iraq’s sovereignty and national dignity.

RAQI MILITIA head Faleh al-Fayyad, Deputy Commander Abdul Azizi Al-Mohammedawi, and Iranian Ambassador Iraj Masjedi mark the first anniversary of the killing of Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, in Baghdad, Iraq, in January.

Iran’s use of Iraq as a missile base: Threats and logistics - analysis

Tensions with Iran appear underpinned by similar discussions about deterrence

AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October.  (West Asia News Agency/Reuters)