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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, 2026What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader?
The BBC's chief international correspondent looks at how Iran's new leadership will respond to several issues affecting the country.
July 9, 2026Khamenei's coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq
The remains of Iran's late supreme leader are transported to Najaf and Karbala, as funeral ceremonies continue for a fifth day.
July 8, 2026Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq - Reuters
Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq Reuters
July 8, 2026Tankers hit in Hormuz as huge crowds mourn Khamenei in Iran - Reuters
Tankers hit in Hormuz as huge crowds mourn Khamenei in Iran Reuters
July 7, 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, 2026'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran
Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
July 6, 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, 2026Iranian mourners call for vengeance on Trump during Khamenei funeral procession - Reuters
Iranian mourners call for vengeance on Trump during Khamenei funeral procession Reuters
July 6, 2026Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
July 5, 2026Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral
Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba is conspicuously absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, amid speculation about his condition.
July 5, 2026Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor - Reuters
Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor Reuters
July 5, 2026Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.
July 4, 2026BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader's funeral
Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
July 4, 2026'Let us wail!' Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral after wartime death - Reuters
'Let us wail!' Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral after wartime death Reuters
July 4, 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, 2026Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies - Reuters
Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies Reuters
July 3, 2026A weekend like no other: Khamenei's funeral, America's birthday and Taylor's wedding bash - Reuters
A weekend like no other: Khamenei's funeral, America's birthday and Taylor's wedding bash Reuters
July 3, 2026Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.
July 3, 2026Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei - Reuters
Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei Reuters
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Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried
Crowds gathered on a boulevard in Mashhad leading to the gold-domed Imam Reza shrine Huge crowds lined the streets of the holy city of Mashhad for the burial of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah
What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader?
After a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies in Iran, the assassinated former supreme leader has been buried. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed at the start of the US-Isr
Khamenei's coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq
Mourners jostled to touch Ali Khamenei's coffin inside the shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf The remains of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been carried through two of Shia Islam's h
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'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran
The streets of Tehran have been lined with huge crowds as Iran continued its public mourning for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed at the start of the US-Israel war
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Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who w
Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
Vast crowds loyal to the Islamic Republic have gathered in Tehran at a funeral ceremony for Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes at the star
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Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral
Leaders including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were in attendance for the former supreme leader's funeral, but Mojtaba Khamenei was absent Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was conspicuou
Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'
Vast crowds of Iranians loyal to the Islamic Republic have gathered in Tehran for the first day of funeral ceremonies for the country's former supreme leader. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joi
BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader's funeral
BBC International correspondent Nawal Al Maghafi reports from Tehran, where authorities say they expect millions to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The former supreme
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Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
Thousands gathered in the courtyard of Tehran's main mosque to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Khamenei's body is currently lying in state at the Grand Mosalla Millions are expected to attend the six-d
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Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in strikes launched by the US an
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Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The war has been President Donald Trump's worst foreign policy blunder – so far. It makes it harder for the United States to deter its enemies. It has damaged its alliances with the oil-producing Ar