Analyst Chananel Aviv reports that the funeral ceremony of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad is nearing its end, with burial preparations in progress. The ceremony has been ongoing throughout the day, and the interment is expected to take place shortly.
The funeral ceremony of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad is nearing its conclusion, with burial preparations in progress, according to analyst Chananel Aviv. The report, posted on Aviv's the source Thursday evening (22:06 Jerusalem), states that the ceremony is in its final stages and interment is imminent. This update comes as the day-long funeral proceedings—which began earlier Thursday—approach their end, following earlier reports of senior Iranian officials in attendance and security measures including military aircraft overhead.
Earlier Thursday, at 00:36 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported multiple developments: Iran had completed final logistical and ceremonial preparations for the burial (version 17); preparations were underway at the burial site within the shrine (version 19); senior officials including Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Supreme Leader's advisor Mohammad Mokhber, and Ayatollah Hassan Khomeini were attending the ceremony amid reports of explosions in the area (version 18); and IRGC Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani had arrived in Mashhad accompanying the coffin (version 12). Additional reports indicated that Iranian fighter jets were escorting the aircraft carrying the body (version 11) and later flying over the city to secure the ceremony (version 14). The funeral procession had traveled through multiple cities across Iran and Iraq before reaching Mashhad.
As The Zioneer reported on Thu 08:35 Jerusalem, the Supreme Leader's body arrived in Mashhad for final interment following logistical delays and reported infrastructure strikes. The burial is set to take place near the holy shrine of Imam Reza, a site of great religious significance. The Zioneer has also reported on funeral processions across Iran and Iraq, including a Hamas delegation attending ceremonies in Tehran and Shiite pro-Iran supporters holding a ceremony in Nigeria.
The report of the ceremony nearing conclusion is based on a single source and remains unverified. Earlier reports of explosions and the specific security situation at the burial site have not been independently confirmed. The Zioneer will update as further details emerge.
18 developments
- DevelopingHamas delegation attends Khamenei's funeral in Tehran
- StrongIranian media: Khamenei funeral ceremony to be held in Qom on Tuesday
- StrongFuneral organizer says Khamenei's hearse ready, procession route set for Monday
- DevelopingChananel Aviv reports Shiite pro-Iran supporters hold Khamenei funeral in Nigeria
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