Key facts
- Iran plans a three-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Ceremonies will be held in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad.
- Up to 20 million people are expected to attend events in Tehran.
Iranian authorities have announced that funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will span three days. The events are scheduled to take place across Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad. Authorities anticipate that up to 20 million people will attend the ceremonies held in the capital city of Tehran. The burial is likely to take place in Mashhad.