Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been laid to rest in the holy city of Mashhad, bringing to an end several days of nationwide mourning and funeral ceremonies attended by millions across Iran and Iraq.
Thousands of mourners gathered near the Imam Reza Shrine, where the final burial ceremony took place under tight security. Crowds filled the streets surrounding the shrine, offering prayers, carrying flags, and paying their final respects.
The burial marked the conclusion of a week-long funeral procession that passed through Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and finally Mashhad, drawing some of the largest crowds seen in recent Iranian history.
Religious leaders, senior officials, and international delegations attended various stages of the funeral, while state media broadcast the ceremonies live across the country.
The funeral comes during a period of heightened regional tensions following Khamenei's death, with political attention now turning to Iran's future leadership and the country's next steps.
Authorities have pledged continuity in state institutions, while security remains on high alert amid the evolving regional situation.
As the mourning period concludes, attention is expected to shift toward Iran's political transition and its diplomatic and security challenges in the months ahead.
