Iran Plans Grand State Funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

According to Iranian state media, a special committee has been established to oversee arrangements for the funeral ceremony, with multiple government agencies coordinating plans for what officials described as a “grand” national event.

Mohsen Mahmoudi, head of the Tehran Coordination Council for Islamic Propaganda, said preparations are underway to ensure the ceremony is held on a significant scale once an official date is announced.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic for more than three decades, was killed during the first wave of US-Israeli strikes that triggered the war on February 28.

His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was reportedly injured in the attacks and has largely remained out of public view since assuming leadership.

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Although a memorial event honouring the late leader was held in April, plans for a formal state funeral were delayed due to the ongoing conflict and security concerns.

State media reported that authorities expect widespread public participation and are making extensive arrangements to accommodate large crowds during the ceremony.

While a ceasefire reached in April has largely held, negotiations aimed at securing a permanent end to hostilities have yet to produce a final agreement, leaving regional tensions unresolved.