The week-long funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei begin Friday, peaking Thursday with burial in Mashhad, according to Iranian officials. Khatam al-Anbiya commander Ali Abdollahi warned Israel and the US against any 'miscalculation' during the events, threatening a harsh response. Tens of millions are expected to participate, and the question of whether Mojtaba Khamenei will appear publicly for the first time remains.
The funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in a strike four months ago, will enter their most intensive phase starting Friday, July 3. The week-long events will culminate on Thursday, July 9, with burial in Khamenei's hometown of Mashhad. Iranian officials expect tens of millions of mourners to attend, making it the largest gathering in Tehran's history.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters — the joint emergency command of Iran's armed forces — issued a direct warning to Israel and the US. Commander Ali Abdollahi said any 'miscalculation' during the funeral would draw 'harsh and regrettable responses' from Iranian security forces.
The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions. Funeral preparations have been underway for weeks, with multiple reports on the itinerary — including a procession through several cities and a burial date that has shifted several times (The Zioneer, June 13, June 17, June 22, June 30, July 1).
A key open question is whether Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader's son and a potential successor, will make his first public appearance during the ceremonies. His emergence would signal the regime's direction after four months of interim leadership.
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