Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iran between July 4–9, according to Israeli media monitoring. His travel comes as Pakistan and Qatar mediate talks between the US and Iran.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Iran to attend the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, scheduled for July 4–9, according to a single-source report monitored by Israeli media channels. The journey comes as Pakistan and Qatar attempt to mediate talks between the United States and Iran.
The Zioneer previously reported Sharif's intention to attend the funeral (June 19 and June 24 bulletins). The current report narrows the funeral dates to a four-day window starting July 4, though Iranian media have cited varying schedules for the burial in Mashhad (The Zioneer, June 13).
Sharif has also been a key figure in US–Iran diplomacy, hosting the 'Islamabad Agreement' in June 2026 that ended direct kinetic conflict. His attendance at the funeral underscores Pakistan's dual role as regional mediator and ally to Tehran.
The details of the funeral itinerary and the precise start of the procession remain unconfirmed by independent sources.
2 developments
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- StrongTehran mayor says Khamenei funeral ceremonies to take place in Iraq on July 8–9
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