Huge crowds in Mashhad for burial of Iran's late supreme leader
Massive crowds have gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Iran's late supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, at the Imam Reza shrine, marking a significant moment for the nation.
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Massive crowds have converged in Mashhad, Iran, for the burial of the country's late supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, at the Imam Reza shrine. The funeral, a significant national event, takes place today, July 9, 2026, following his assassination in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026. The ceremonies were postponed for several months due to the ongoing conflict.
The burial in Mashhad marks the culmination of a multi-day state funeral that began on July 3, 2026, with processions held across various cities in Iran, including Tehran and Qom, and extended to holy cities in neighboring Iraq. Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, succeeded his father as Iran's supreme leader on March 8, 2026.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: Iranians massing for burial and speculation about the new supreme leader's appearance
- BBC: huge crowds in Mashhad for the burial of Ali Khamenei at the Imam Reza shrine
- The Guardian: mourners at a funeral procession (partial headline)
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