Iran holds funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Large crowds gathered in Mashhad to attend the burial of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the city's Imam Reza Shrine.
By Europa Express10 Jul 2026 · 04:30 CETUpdated 10 Jul 2026 · 04:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Iran holds funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Strategic Context: Large crowds gathered in Mashhad to attend the burial of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the city's Imam Reza Shrine.
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According to Euronews, mourners marched through the city of Mashhad on 9 July to participate in the funeral proceedings for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The former Supreme Leader was laid to rest at the Imam Reza Shrine during the event.
The burial took place against a backdrop of ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. No further details regarding the ceremony or subsequent political developments were provided in the report.