Khamenei Funeral in Tehran
Iran holds massive funeral ceremonies as succession questions swirl.
July 5, 2026 · Updated Jul 5, 6:18pm ET
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What happened
Iran began a dayslong funeral in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Ali KhameneiSupreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026, whose burial was delayed for months after he was killed with family members in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28. His body lay in state as senior clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and large crowds attended ceremonies expected to run through a week. Three sons — Mostafa
Mostafa KhameneiIranian cleric, Meysam and Masoud — appeared at funeral prayers, while his son and successor, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Mojtaba Khamenei3rd Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026, remained absent from public view.
