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Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried
Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.
July 9, 2026Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
July 7, 2026Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.
July 6, 2026Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.
July 4, 2026Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
April 13, 2026What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum
The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.
April 7, 2026Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump's control - Reuters
Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump's control Reuters
March 21, 2026Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests
Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, was found guilty of killing police officers alongside two other men, state media say.
March 19, 2026Iran's new leader, still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary Guards - Reuters
Iran's new leader, still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary Guards Reuters
March 10, 2026Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
March 8, 2026Iran defies Trump, elevates Khamenei's son Mojtaba as successor - Reuters
Iran defies Trump, elevates Khamenei's son Mojtaba as successor Reuters
March 8, 2026Israeli military says it will pursue every successor of Iran's Khamenei - Reuters
Israeli military says it will pursue every successor of Iran's Khamenei Reuters
March 8, 2026Majority consensus reached on Iran's next supreme leader - Reuters
Majority consensus reached on Iran's next supreme leader Reuters
March 8, 2026Trump vows to hit harder as Tehran says sorry to neighbors - Reuters
Trump vows to hit harder as Tehran says sorry to neighbors Reuters
March 7, 2026Missiles, drones coming from Iran fell on airport in Azerbaijan, source says - Reuters
Missiles, drones coming from Iran fell on airport in Azerbaijan, source says Reuters
March 5, 2026'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
March 4, 2026US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says - Reuters
US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says Reuters
March 2, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026