Khamenei's Office Turns Najaf's Farewell Into A Homecoming Denied
Khamenei's own channel posted video of Najaf's mourners escorting his body through streets it says once awaited his living return.
- The official @khamenei_en channel posted the farewell video on July 17, 2026.
- Frames show Najaf's crowds gathered in the streets to bid farewell to his body.
- The caption 'Najaf awaited your return, but not like this...' recasts his death as arrival.
Why it matters: An office curating its own leader's farewell footage is managing succession, not grieving the man.
Khamenei's official Telegram channel (@khamenei_en) ↗ · Jul 17, 20267/17/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check