Iraq & Ali Khamenei
86 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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Iraq: Iraq hosts US forces and has been a site of drone attacks, while also being involved in funeral ceremonies for Khamenei.
Ali Khamenei: The late Supreme Leader's death triggered the war and his funeral became a rallying point for Iranian defiance and calls for revenge.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was reported dead following the US-Israeli strikes, with one of the first strikes hitting near his offices.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Sovereignty violated by U.S.-Saudi strikes; government condemned attacks and denied prior approval. Struggles to balance ties with U.S. and Iran.
Ali Khamenei: Iran's slain supreme leader is revered by pilgrims in Iraq, symbolizing Iran-Iraq ties.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is where Ali Khamenei's remains will be taken for ceremonies in Shi'ite holy shrine cities, highlighting the regional religious significance of the event.
Ali Khamenei: Khamenei's death and funeral are the focus of the event; his killing by U.S.-Israeli strikes has triggered a major state occasion and exposed rifts within Iranian society.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Iraq: Site of US-Saudi strikes on paramilitaries; government urged de-escalation but faces internal rift.
Ali Khamenei: Slain Iranian Supreme Leader; portraits carried by pilgrims in Iraq.
Jul 29, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is a major Gulf producer whose oil exports transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening of the strait is crucial for its energy exports and global market stability.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader of Iran, was assassinated at the beginning of the war, a significant event that escalated the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq reported drone attacks on camps housing Iranian opposition groups, and drones were launched from its territory targeting Saudi Arabia. It is a staging ground for Iran-backed militias.
Ali Khamenei: Khamenei was killed in the initial US-Israeli strikes in February. His death is a backdrop to the current conflict.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is affected by the conflict, with Iranian attacks on its energy facilities and desalination plants. It also receives oil tanker passage permissions from Iran, indicating complex relations.
Ali Khamenei: Iran's Supreme Leader was reportedly killed in US strikes, according to some reports. His death would be a major blow to Iran's leadership, but this is not confirmed in the articles.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the location where an American journalist was kidnapped, with the incident being blamed on an Iranian-backed militia, indicating the spillover effects of the conflict into neighboring countries.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli aerial assault, which sparked widespread regional turmoil and financial market shocks.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's foreign minister was contacted by Iran's Foreign Minister, indicating its peripheral involvement in diplomatic discussions related to the conflict.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, as Iran's Supreme Leader, needs to give final approval for any memorandum of understanding to move forward.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's foreign minister was contacted by Iran's Foreign Minister, indicating its peripheral involvement in diplomatic discussions related to the conflict.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei>>>, the Supreme Leader of Iran>>>, was killed in the initial US-Israeli strikes, a key objective for Israel>>> at the war's outset.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosted Khamenei's funeral ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala.
Ali Khamenei: The late Supreme Leader's funeral was ongoing during the escalation; his burial in Mashhad proceeded amid the strikes.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq-based militia groups allied with Iran have attacked Kuwait, contributing to the regional instability.
Ali Khamenei: The late Supreme Leader's burial was occurring when the airstrikes hit. His death adds to Iran's internal uncertainty.
Jul 10, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is another country where US personnel have been killed, indicating the conflict's reach beyond Iran.
Ali Khamenei: The Supreme Leader was killed on the first day of the war, a major event that triggered Iran's retaliation and shaped the conflict.
Aug 16, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Iraq: Iraqi Muslim women protested against US and Israeli attacks on multiple cities across Iran.
Ali Khamenei: The killing of Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war has significantly impacted Iran's leadership structure, leading to more power for hardline commanders.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
Ali Khamenei: Khamenei was killed in the initial strikes; his death is a key event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias; a base of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Iraq was attacked by drones.
Ali Khamenei: The former Supreme Leader, killed in the war's opening strikes, is a symbol of Iranian grievances; his funeral drew large crowds.
Apr 20, 2026 · 572 articles
Domestic
Iraq: Historical context from the Iran-Iraq war; not directly impacted by this appointment.
Ali Khamenei: His assassination in February triggered the leadership transition and the current war. His death is a backdrop to the ongoing power struggles.
Aug 09, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has been used as a staging ground for drone attacks on US forces and has attempted to mediate between the US and Iran.
Ali Khamenei: The late supreme leader Khamenei was killed in the initial US-Israeli strikes; his death has been commemorated in Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
Iraq: Drones launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia; Iraqi PM ordered investigation.
Ali Khamenei: Deceased former Supreme Leader of Iran; funeral attended by Houthi leaders.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq>>> is where militia allied to Iran>>> operate, from which drones have been launched at Saudi Arabia>>> and the United Arab Emirates>>>.
Ali Khamenei: The fatwa issued by Ali Khamenei>>> banning nuclear weapons is cited by Iran>>> as a clear policy on the matter.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Iraq: Shiite armed groups in Iraq>>> are among Iran's>>> proxies. The deal includes a commitment for Iran>>> not to interfere in the domestic affairs of countries in the region, which implicitly affects Iran's>>> support for these groups in Iraq>>>.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei>>>, Iran's>>> Supreme Leader, was killed in initial attacks by the United States>>> and Israel>>>, which triggered the war.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace over the western part of the country following the escalation of hostilities between Iran>>> and Israel>>>. Iran>>> also struck 'terrorist group headquarters' in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei is mentioned as having been killed on February 28, leading to uncertainty about Iran's current leadership and decision-making processes.
Jun 07, 2026 · 398 articles
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