A mysterious fire broke out at the tomb complex of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei within the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, days after his burial, according to Israeli journalist Roi Kais. No details on the cause or extent of damage have been reported.
Israeli journalist Roi Kais reported this afternoon that a mysterious fire broke out at the tomb complex of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei within the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, days after his burial. The report does not specify the cause of the fire or the extent of damage.
The Zioneer first reported on the incident at 11:46 Jerusalem, when unverified reports of heavy explosions in Mashhad emerged. Shortly after, Iranian media confirmed no damage to the shrine itself, and Iran International reported a major fire at the complex, stating it started at an asphalt workshop. The cause of that fire remains unclear. The new report from Kais focuses specifically on the tomb complex, suggesting a separate or related incident.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the funeral and burial of Khamenei, including a security incident during the burial rites that left several IRGC members dead. The site has been under heightened security.
It remains unclear whether the fire at the tomb complex is the same as the earlier fire at the shrine complex, or a separate event. No official Iranian confirmation has been received regarding the tomb complex fire.
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