Buried Under Tension: The Unsettling Reality of Khamenei's Funeral The somber scene in Mashhad, Iran, where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was laid to rest, served as a poignant reminder that even in death, the echoes of war linger.
As the funeral procession wound its way through the shrine of Imam Reza, six days' worth of mourning and the promise of revenge hung heavy over the proceedings.
The burial itself was a carefully choreographed affair, with state broadcaster IRIB reporting that Khamenei's flag covered coffin was buried in the memorial hall of the shrine.