Khamenei's burial date set for July 9, state TV reports

Iranian state television announced that the burial of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will take place on July 9, according to a report by state TV.

Iranian state television has broadcast the burial date for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, setting July 9 as the day of interment. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, the funeral schedule includes processions in Tehran on July 6 and Qom on July 7 before reaching Mashhad, where the burial is expected to take place at the Imam Reza shrine complex. The state TV announcement from Iran confirms the date that had already been circulating in media reports. No further details on the ceremony or security arrangements have been published by Iranian outlets at this stage.

4 developments

1. 14:47 · 13 JunLatest

   Official four-day schedule released; ceremonies begin July 4 in Tehran.

2. 14:23 · 13 Jun

   Funeral procession begins July 4 in Tehran before the July 9 burial

3. 13:43 · 13 Jun

   State TV reports the burial date is set for July 9.

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