Key facts
- Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
- The funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini resulted in extreme chaos and injuries.
- The burial of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was postponed due to the chaos.
- The funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was the largest percentage of a population to attend a funeral.
- Senior Chinese lawmaker He Wei will attend the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated on February 28, 2026.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies are scheduled from July 4-9, 2026.
- Iran's military is on high alert for the funeral ceremonies.
Millions of Iranians converged for the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, an event marked by extreme chaos, numerous injuries, and a postponement of his burial. This funeral was recognized as drawing the largest percentage of a population to attend such an event in history. In a separate but related development, senior Chinese lawmaker He Wei is scheduled to attend the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was assassinated on February 28, 2026, and his funeral ceremonies are slated to take place from July 4-9, 2026. Following Khamenei's assassination, Iran's military has been placed on high alert to manage the funeral proceedings. The attendance of a senior Chinese official underscores the international attention on Iran's leadership transitions and the security implications.