Key facts
- Iran is preparing a six-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran prepares six-day state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
IN SHORT
Iran is preparing for the largest state funeral in its history for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28. The six-day ceremonies will span five cities, including in Iraq.
Key Numbers
six-dayfuneral duration
fivecities for ceremonies
February 28date of death
July 7ceremony date in Qom
July 9burial date
Who's Involved
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
former Supreme Leader of Iran, killed February 28
Iran
preparing state funeral for late Supreme Leader
US-Israeli
responsible for strike that killed Khamenei
↳ Why This Matters
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader and the subsequent extensive funeral arrangements signify a major political and religious event for the nation, potentially impacting regional stability and international relations.