Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq's Najaf, Iraqi state TV says

The coffin carrying Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reached the holy city of Najaf in Iraq after a series of funeral ceremonies in Iran. This multi-day journey underscores the deep religious and political significance of Shi'ite Islam, as it brings the leader's remains to one of its most revered sites. The arrival follows his death in a February strike reportedly conducted by the U.S. and Israel, highlighting the geopolitical tensions and the profound impact of his passing on both regional and international relations.