Key facts
- Funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin on July 4 in Tehran.
- Khamenei was reportedly killed on February 28.
- His burial is scheduled for July 9 in Mashhad.
Iran sets July 4 funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei, burial July 9
IN SHORT
Iran announced funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin July 4 in Tehran and conclude with his burial in Mashhad on July 9. Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic for 36 years, was reportedly killed on February 28.
Key Numbers
36 yearsKhamenei's tenure as Supreme Leader
July 4Funeral ceremonies begin
July 9Burial date
February 28Khamenei's death date
July 7Ceremony in Qom
Who's Involved
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Late Supreme Leader of Iran
Mojtaba Khamenei
Son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reportedly succeeded him
↳ Why This Matters
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader and the subsequent succession process are critical geopolitical events that could significantly impact regional stability and global energy markets.