The funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former Supreme Leader, has reportedly been delayed and is now expected to take place in late June or early July, according to international media reports. The postponement comes months after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose burial has remained pending amid ongoing political and logistical considerations.
Tehran Mayor Ali Reza Zakani said the official funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is likely to be held either at the end of June or during the first days of July. Reports suggest that the final rites may take place during the second ten days of Muharram, which fall between June 26 and July 5.
Earlier reports had indicated that the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be held at the beginning of Muharram. However, the schedule has since been revised, pushing the ceremony to a later date. Previous reports also cited the need for additional arrangements and infrastructure to accommodate large numbers of mourners expected to attend the event.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who served as Iran’s Supreme Leader for more than three decades, died at the age of 86 following large-scale strikes on Tehran in February 2026, according to Iranian state media and multiple international reports.
The strikes were part of a broader military campaign targeting key Iranian military and strategic facilities. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the operation focused on important elements of Iran’s military infrastructure. Video footage released by CENTCOM on social media purported to show scenes from the operation, although independent verification of the footage’s timing and location has remained limited.
The funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is expected to draw large crowds from across Iran and other countries, with authorities expected to announce additional details regarding the ceremony in the coming days.
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