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July 9, 2026, Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran: An aerial view shows crowds of mourners attending a funeral procession for Iran s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family, before he is buried at the Shrine of Imam Reza, Iran s most revered place of worship, in Mashhad on July 9, 2026. Braving sweltering heat and calling for revenge, Iranians loyal to the Islamic Republic massed on July 9 for the burial of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad. Khamenei will be buried in his hometown of Mashhad, home to the shrine of Imam Reza, Iran s holiest Shia Muslim site, following several days of ceremonies and processions across the country. Mashhad Iran - ZUMAi98_ 20260709_zih_i98_015 Copyright: xIranianxSupremexLeader SxOfficex
Part of a burning building on the former Bata factory grounds in Zlin collapsed this afternoon, on July 9, 2026. No one was injured at the scene, and no one was inside the building, firefighters reported on X. They have not yet brought the fire under control. Furthermore, there is a risk that the building will continue to collapse, Pavel Reznicek, a spokesperson for the regional fire department, told CTK. The fire broke out this morning on the ninth floor of high-rise building No. 34, where the Zlin-based footwear company Vasky rents warehouse space. Firefighters declared a special alert level-the highest of four, which applies only in extraordinary situations-this morning. The area surrounding the burning building has been cordoned off. ( CTKPhotoP2026070905242
