Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has praised Iraq for the massive funeral ceremonies held in the country for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, saying they reflect the strong ties between the two brotherly countries.

Millions have gathered in Iraq’s Najaf and Karbala for funeral ceremonies honoring martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, with Iraqi groups and media reporting turnout in the millions.

The plane carrying the coffins of Ayatollah Khamenei and his martyred family members arrives in Iraq for a funeral procession.

President Pezeshkian was officially received by Iraqi Prime Minister Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at Najaf International Airport.

Iraqi authorities have finalized preparations for a three-stage funeral for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Najaf and Karbala.

A senior Iraqi cleric says the planned funeral processions for Ayatollah Khamenei in Iraq would represent public expression of solidarity between the Iraqi and Iranian nations.

The Higher Committee overseeing the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Iraq says necessary preparations have been made for the procession in Najaf and Karbala.