The widow of Iran's last Shah said the Egyptian government cited security considerations and the tense regional situation in deciding to cancel the ceremony at the Al-Rifa'i Mosque in Cairo. The event will now be held in a restricted format with only family members present.
Farah Pahlavi, the widow of Iran's last Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, stated that the Egyptian government has decided to cancel this year's annual memorial ceremony for the late Shah at the Al-Rifa'i Mosque in Cairo. According to her, the decision was made due to security considerations and the tense regional situation. As a result, the ceremony will be held in a limited format with only the Pahlavi family in attendance. The source covering Arab affairs noted that the ceremony had been held annually at the mosque. The Zioneer has previously reported on the heightened regional tensions following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in late June. The exact security concerns were not specified.
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