Iraqi Resistance Hails Million-Strong Funeral for Martyred Leader

IQNA – The Islamic Resistance in Iraq praised the million-strong turnout at funerals for martyred Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, reaffirming its commitment to the path of resistance.

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Date: 11 July 2026 - 10:46

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq issued a statement on Friday, saying that the Iraqi people had written a historic chapter through their million-strong participation in the funeral procession of the martyred Leader.

The cities of Najaf and Karbala witnessed a massive turnout during the funeral ceremonies Wednesday.

The Resistance said the massive turnout demonstrated that the Iraqi people remain committed to the path of resistance and will continue following the approach of confronting global arrogance.

From “the land of sanctities,” the group affirmed its steadfastness and adherence to the resistance path, stressing that the forces of the Axis of Resistance remain united.

“Let the enemies know that the forces of the Axis of Truth are like one body, according to the jihadist frameworks laid out for us by our martyred leader,” the statement said.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq stressed that weapons had never been a tool for negotiation, adding that “through them we will move forward to break the chains of domination and curb the arrogant.”

Source: Almayadeen