Middle East Eye • June 13, 2026 11:56

Funeral preparations for Iran's former Supreme Leader set for 4 to 9 July

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Iranian state media is reporting that funeral procedures for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei are set to take place between 4 to 9 July.

His body is set to be buried in the Imam Reza Shrine, located in the city of Mashhad.

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Sat 11:01 - Al-Monitor

Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9

Sat 11:56 - Middle East Eye

Funeral preparations for Iran's former Supreme Leader set for 4 to 9 July

Sat 12:11 - Al Jazeera English

Iran announces funeral, burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei

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Al Jazeera English

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12:11

Iran announces funeral, burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies will take place in Tehran and Qom before a burial in his home town of Mashhad.

Al-Monitor

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11:01

Iran says funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9

DUBAI, June 13 (Reuters) - Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in the northeastern city of …