NYT
Mass Mournings,6 Days and 2 Countries: Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are scheduled to begin Friday in Iran. Khamenei died during strikes attributed to the United States and Israel. The ceremonies will take place over six days across Iran and one other country. Iranian officials have stated the events will demonstrate the government's stability and continuity.
