Iran bids farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid tensions with US

No Comment Video. Iran bids farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid tensions with US Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 10/07/2026 - 8:22 GMT+2 Large crowds of mourners marched through Mashhad on 9 July for the burial of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Mashhad’s Imam Reza Shrine. A sea of mourners stretched through the streets of Mashhad, Iran's holiest city, as the coffin of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was carried to the Imam Reza Shrine. Officials said more than one million people were expected to attend. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Images from Mashhad showed people weeping, praying and accompanying the funeral vehicle throughout the route. Some participants displayed banners carrying threats against US President Donald Trump, reflecting the heightened tensions surrounding the ceremony. The burial of Khamenei marks the end of an era in Iranian politics while taking place against the backdrop of one of the most serious confrontations between Iran and the United States in recent years. The procession came at a particularly volatile moment for the region, with relations between Tehran and Washington deteriorating further in recent days. Security was visibly reinforced around the shrine as crowds filled nearby streets and squares. Iran mashhad Funeral Middle East Ali Khamenei Top stories Now playing Next Iran bids farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid tensions with US Now playing Next France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis Now playing Next Santas fill Danish streets for annual congress Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 10th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next France defeats Morocco 2-0 and advances to World Cup semifinals Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 9th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Mosque replica and anti-immigration signs appear on Northern Ireland bonfire Now playing Next Trump tempers fury to end two-day NATO summit on high note Now playing Next European Parliament condemns Zelenskyy for UPA diplomatic row Now playing Next Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes Now playing Next Exclusive: Brussels puts trade ban with Israeli settlements on table Now playing Next US forces launch new strikes on Iran to curb threat to Hormuz Now playing Next Europe Today: Europe at an economic crossroads as global tensions rise Now playing Next This Croatian island has a centuries-old way to beat the summer heat Now playing Next Is Belgium becoming a narco-state? Belgian politicians debate on The Ring Now playing Next 'I'm not a candidate': Lagarde tells Euronews as French election speculation grows ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Mud and debris left behind after deadly floods in southern China No Comment Paris City Hall draped in Les Bleus colours ahead of World Cup quarter-final No Comment Robert Wun unveils 'Childsplay' couture collection in Paris No Comment Wrestlers train for Mongolia's iconic Naadam festival Europe News 'Digital euro will not replace cash,' Lagarde tells Euronews as negotiations advance The Europe Conversation 'Let's debate it': ECB President tells Euronews as Spain pitches joint borrowing plan Europe News Growing momentum for EU joint borrowing, Cuerpo tells Euronews Europe News Newly released footage shows revolver gifted by Erdogan to NATO leaders Tech News AI for Good summit takes place in Geneva as countries debate global governance China At least 28 dead in fire at shoe factory in eastern China, state media reports Business Volkswagen risks 'major conflict' with staff over cost-cutting drive, union warns Europe News US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says ADVERTISEMENT Europe News European Parliament aims to exclude end-to-end chats from message-scanning regime Europe Today NATO summit ended 'on a more positive note than feared', former NATO security advisor says Europe News Commission to tighten access to EU market as foreign interference concerns rise Europe News Russian drivers face petrol shortages after Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure Business Digital euro enters final round of EU negotiations Culture news 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75 Europe Today EU should make 'individual assessments' before returning migrants, says UNHCR representative Sport World Cup: Morocco fans dream of revenge as France quarter-final looms ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT