Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9
Iran has announced that the funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will commence on July 4, 2026. The proceedings will conclude with his burial in the city of Mashhad on July 9.
Why it matters
The death of a long-standing leader in a major geopolitical power creates significant uncertainty regarding the future of the Islamic Republic's governance and regional stability.
Funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei w ill begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of Mashhad on July 9, state media reported on Saturday (June 13, 2026).
The article reports on state-provided information regarding funeral logistics without editorializing the political implications.
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