Iran readies mega-funeral for slain supreme leader

Six-day ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei anticipated to be largest of its kind and provide clues of regime’s strength

Khamenei’s coffin readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral

Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's coffin has been readied as Iran prepares for seven-day funeral.

Iran turns Khamenei funeral into show of power

Iran's leadership is planning a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei starting July 4, in what officials say will be the largest gathering in Tehran's history — and a demonstration of strength at home and abroad.

Middle East live: Iran prepares to say final goodbye to Supreme Leader Khamenei

Iran has warned the United States and Israel against any attack as the country prepares for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war. Authorities expect between 15 and 20 million people to attend in Tehran alone for this three-day tribute, which begins Saturday. Once it concludes, negotiations between Tehran and Washington will resume. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba to skip father Ali Khamenei's funeral: Report

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will skip his father's funeral due to Israeli threats, according to a representative. This follows a stark warning from Iran's Foreign Minister to the US, citing Israeli remarks about Mojtaba Khamenei being "marked for death." Diplomatic talks in Doha reported positive progress on a Middle East MoU, with further discussions planned post-funeral. Ali Khamenei was killed in an airstrike on February 28.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Shia leader Aga Hassan stopped from boarding Delhi-Tehran flight for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral, his son claims

By Bashaarat Masood

Funeral of supreme leader to be show of force for Iranian regime

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall

Mojtaba Khamenei To Skip Father Ali Khamenei's Funeral Over Security Concerns: Report

Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 36 years, was killed on February 28 - the day the US and Israel began striking Iran, triggering a war in the Middle East.

History behind cities and shrines chosen for Ali Khamenei’s funeral journey

People walk past a mural with a picture of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.—Reuters TEHRAN: The funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will pass through a series of locations that reflect the religious, political and ideological pillars of the Islamic republic. From the seat of power in Tehran to the holy cities of Qom, Karbala, Najaf and finally Mashhad, each stop holds symbolic importance. Political, religious stage The public viewing at Teh...

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