Iraqi authorities are finalizing security and logistical arrangements ahead of funeral ceremonies for the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, set to be held in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.
Following extensive farewell ceremonies in Tehran and Qom, the next stage of the multi-day funeral program will take place in Iraq on Wednesday, before concluding on July 9 in Mashhad, Imam Khamenei’s hometown, where he will be laid to rest at the holy Imam Reza Shrine.
The Iraqi Joint Operations Command, held a coordination meeting with senior leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) to review final preparations for the funeral procession, Iraqi media reported.
According to a PMF statement, officials reviewed security, organizational, and logistical plans for the ceremonies, along with mechanisms for coordination among the various participating bodies.
Preparations across the holy city of Najaf, including at Najaf International Airport, were completed ahead of the arrival of the martyred Imam Khamenei’s coffin later Tuesday.
Preparations across the holy city of Najaf, including at the Najaf International Airport, were completed ahead of the historic funeral ceremonies held for late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei in the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. pic.twitter.com/GymF55l4BO
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“Deep Ties between Irani, Iraqi Nations”
Commenting on the preparations, Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmail Qaani said the funeral procession in Iraq and the extensive arrangements for the event reflected the depth of relations between the Iranian and Iraqi nations.
Qaani said the ceremony would strengthen the resolve of both nations in confronting US schemes, adding that the procession would resemble the commemorations held for the late IRGC’s Quds Force commander General Qassem Soleimani and former PMF deputy chief Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis.
Meanwhile, senior Iraqi cleric Sayyed Ammar Al-Hakim said the planned funeral processions in Iraq would serve as a public expression of solidarity between the Iraqi and Iranian peoples.
In an interview with Lebanon’s Al-Mayadeen network, Al-Hakim, who heads Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement coalition, said the ceremonies would provide Iraqis with an opportunity to express support for the Iranian people, share their grief, and honor the late Leader.
Source: Al-Manar English Website