Authorities are mobilizing the Basij militia and deploying a large-scale security operation ahead of the July 9 burial of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, according to reports. The preparations come as the funeral procession moves through the capital, with millions expected to attend.
Tehran is preparing for the July 9 burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with a significant security operation, a security monitoring channel reports. Authorities are mobilizing the Basij militia and deploying a massive security presence ahead of the funeral, which is scheduled to take place in the city of Mashhad, over 800 kilometers east of the capital.
The funeral ceremonies began earlier today in Tehran, where the body of the late Supreme Leader arrived at a prepared site. As The Zioneer reported, millions are expected to attend the funeral from Tehran alone. The procession is set to move through several cities before the burial in Mashhad. A multi-city procession is planned, including a stop in Iraq on July 8–9, according to earlier statements by Tehran's mayor.
The security mobilization, including the deployment of the Basij, a paramilitary volunteer force, highlights the regime's efforts to manage the massive crowds and ensure order during the state funeral. The exact number of security personnel deployed has not been specified.
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- DevelopingHamas delegation attends Khamenei's funeral in Tehran
- DevelopingThe Zioneer's correspondent: 20 million expected from Tehran alone for Khamenei's funeral
- StrongIRGC chief of staff says Khamenei burial site being prepared at Khomeini mausoleum
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