Srinagar, July 8 -- For nearly eight years, Iran and Iraq fought one of the deadliest wars of the 20th century. Decades later, Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala witnessed a remarkable historical moment as millions gathered to pay tribute to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hossaini Khamenei during his final journey through Iraq.
This report traces the extraordinary transformation in Iran-Iraq relations, from the devastating Iran-Iraq War to one of the largest funeral processions witnessed in the Middle East. Beginning in Najaf and continuing to Karbala, the procession drew mourners from across Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other countries, highlighting the religious, historical, and geopolitical significance of the event.
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