The funeral procession for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has commenced, with Iranian authorities preparing for millions of mourners, according to reports.
The funeral procession for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has officially commenced, according to reports circulating in Israeli media-monitoring channels. The procession began shortly after 09:00 Jerusalem on Friday, following a night of rapid ceremonial developments. Iranian authorities are preparing for millions of mourners, though the specific route and timeline have not yet been independently confirmed.
Friday's events follow a sequence of official steps reported overnight. At 01:09 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Khamenei's coffin was transferred to Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran, with his body arriving in the capital for the ceremonies. IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi was seen at a farewell ceremony. By the same hour, Iran's Jewish community, citing government pressure, pledged to attend all funeral ceremonies and eulogies.
Preparation for the funeral has been reported over recent weeks. The Zioneer reported on July 2 that a vehicle was being built to carry Khamenei's frozen body, and on July 1 that Tehran had completed preparations for a multi-city procession culminating in burial in Mashhad on July 9. The official schedule, announced late Thursday, spans several cities and concludes with the burial next week.
The start of the procession is the next major step in the ceremonies, but no further details on the route, crowd size, or final arrangements within Tehran have been verified. The Zioneer will continue to monitor the situation.
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