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Iran sets July 4 funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei, burial July 9
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Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are scheduled to begin on July 4 in Tehran, with his burial set for July 9 in Mashhad. Khamenei, who had led the Islamic Republic for 36 years, was reportedly killed on February 28. Meanwhile, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been reconnected to Ukraine's grid after a 65-hour blackout, following an IAEA-brokered localized ceasefire that allowed for repairs. Separately, an Indian Air Force An-32 transport aircraft crashed near Jorhat, Assam, killing five personnel; the co-pilot survived and is being treated, and an investigation is underway.
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Key Numbers
July 4Funeral ceremonies begin date
July 9Burial date
36 yearsKhamenei's leadership duration
February 28Khamenei's reported death date
65-hourZaporizhzhia plant blackout duration
fivePersonnel killed in IAF crash
Who's Involved
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Late Supreme Leader of Iran
International Atomic Energy Agency
Facilitated repairs at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Indian Air Force
Operating the An-32 aircraft that crashed
An-32
Indian Air Force transport aircraft model
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Key facts
Funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begin July 4 in Tehran.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in Mashhad on July 9.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led Iran for 36 years.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed on February 28.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was reconnected to the grid.
The plant experienced a 65-hour blackout.
The IAEA facilitated repairs under a localized ceasefire.
An Indian Air Force An-32 aircraft crashed near Jorhat, Assam.
Five personnel were killed in the Indian Air Force plane crash.
The co-pilot of the Indian Air Force plane survived.
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are set to commence on July 4 in Tehran, with his interment planned for July 9 in Mashhad. Khamenei, who held leadership of the Islamic Republic for 36 years, was reportedly killed on February 28. His reported death and subsequent funeral arrangements mark a significant moment for the nation.
In Ukraine, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been successfully reconnected to the country's external power grid. This reconnection occurred after a prolonged 65-hour blackout, a situation that had narrowly averted a potential radiological accident. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) played a crucial role in facilitating the necessary repairs by brokering a localized ceasefire, which allowed technical teams to work on restoring power.
Separately, an Indian Air Force An-32 transport aircraft experienced a crash during a routine flight near Jorhat, Assam. The incident resulted in the deaths of five personnel aboard the aircraft. The co-pilot of the plane survived the crash and is currently receiving medical treatment. The Indian Air Force has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
↳ Why This Matters
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are set to commence on July 4 in Tehran, with his interment planned for July 9 in Mashhad. Khamenei, who held leadership of the Islamic Republic for 36 years, was reportedly killed on February 28. His reported death and subsequent funeral arrangements mark a significant moment for the nation.
Frequently asked questions
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed on February 28.
The funeral ceremonies will begin in Tehran on July 4.
The burial is set for July 9 in Mashhad.
Khamenei led the Islamic Republic for 36 years.
What Happens Next
01Funeral ceremonies to take place from July 4 to July 9.
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