"You have proven that the authentic Iraqi people will remain committed to their resistance line and continue their jihadist approach in resisting global arrogance," the statement read.

President Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked the Iraqi government and people for hosting the funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Iraqi officials say the massive funeral procession in Iraq for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution drew over 10 million mourners.

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.