Unverified reports indicate gunfire in the Iranian city of Mashhad, where the funeral procession of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is taking place. Details are not yet available.
Late Thursday night, unverified reports emerged of gunfire at the funeral procession of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, as the ceremony reportedly nears its conclusion. The reports surfaced about 30 minutes after The Zioneer reported gunshots near the Imam Reza shrine at 23:24 Jerusalem time. It is unclear whether the two incidents are connected.
The Zioneer has been covering the funeral throughout Thursday. In the early hours (00:36 Jerusalem), the desk reported that the funeral ceremony was underway in Mashhad, with senior Iranian officials including IRGC Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani in attendance. Subsequent reports noted fighter jets flying overhead for security, and preparations for burial within the Imam Reza shrine complex. At 23:24 Thursday, unverified reports of gunshots near the shrine were published. The new report of gunfire during the procession adds to the security concerns, but all reports remain unconfirmed.
The funeral, which began in Mashhad earlier Thursday, follows a multi-city procession. As The Zioneer reported, the burial site is within the Imam Reza shrine complex, with final preparations underway. The event has drawn attention from various actors, including a Telegram post addressing Israeli Air Force pilots, as previously reported.
It remains unclear whether the reported gunfire is an isolated incident or part of a broader security breach. No information on casualties, the source of the fire, or the response of Iranian security forces has been provided.
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