Iran buries Supreme Leader Khamenei amid renewed US conflict and mystery over successor

Iran is laying its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to rest at the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, concluding a week of funeral processions that have coincided with a surge in conflict with the United States. Crowds waved Iranian flags and chanted revolutionary slogans, with some holding placards reading "Kill Trump" and vowing revenge on the U.S. President for Khamenei's killing.

Khamenei's son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has remained hidden from public view since the strike that killed his father on February 28. Disfigured and badly wounded in the same attack, he has issued written statements but no images or video have been released. Senior sources in Tehran indicate he is recovering but not yet well enough for public appearances, with security services limiting his exposure due to fears of further U.S. attacks.

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I swear by the blood of the Supreme Leader, Trump, we will kill you!

The funeral marks a significant turning point for Iran, closing the chapter on Khamenei's 37-year rule. The republic has faced widespread internal challenges and a bitterly disputed legacy, despite analysts suggesting Iran has emerged strategically strengthened from recent conflicts, maintaining its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. However, the nation has also suffered damage that has exacerbated internal economic woes, particularly following months of nationwide protests against the republic.

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Kill Trump