• Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad following extensive public mourning.
• The burial comes amid renewed US-Iran hostilities following Khamenei's assassination.
• Crowds chanted for revenge against US President Trump, reflecting heightened tensions.
• Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader, remained out of public view during the ceremonies.
• The funeral processions reportedly drew over 41 million attendees across multiple cities.

On Thursday, Iran laid to rest its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad at the Imam Reza shrine, following an extensive week of public mourning and funeral processions. The ceremonies began with tens of thousands gathering in Tehran, where Khamenei's body was displayed, and culminated in a massive funeral attended by millions across Iran and Iraq. The event was reported by Iranian media as potentially the largest in history, with between 41 and 43 million participants according to Middle East Eye and Africa News.

Ali Khamenei was assassinated during a joint US-Israeli military strike on February 28, marking the commencement of renewed conflict in the region. Following his death, Iran has faced intensified hostilities, with retaliatory actions reported against US-aligned targets in the Gulf. The new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, did not attend the burial ceremony amid security concerns, remaining out of public view since his father's assassination, as confirmed by Channel News Asia and India Times.

During the somber ceremony, mourners expressed vehement calls for revenge against US President Trump. A palpable defiance filled the air as chants of “Death to America” and placards reading “Kill Trump” were part of the collective grief and anger showcased by attendees. Hoda, a participant, emphasized, “Only the death of Trump and Netanyahu will soothe our pain,” highlighting the national sentiment in the aftermath of Khamenei’s death, as reported by South China Morning Post and Middle East Eye.

The Iranian military actively participated in escorting Khamenei's body, further underscoring the significance of the event. As mourning crowds gathered, the atmosphere intensified with chants and displays of red flags symbolizing martyrdom. Such public displays of grief and revenge come during an era marked by escalating conflict, as noted by Middle East Eye and Africa News.