# Massive crowds in Mashhad for burial of Iran's late supreme leader

Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Iran's late supreme leader, with millions of mourners lining the streets. The event marks the conclusion of a historic era and raises questions about the future direction of Iran's leadership and political landscape.

**Importance:** 5/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yzm8m4peeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:18:18 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9gkpp0dkeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:30:36 GMT