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

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies are scheduled to commence in Tehran on July 4. The proceedings will conclude with his burial in Mashhad on July 9. Khamenei's death occurred in February following Israeli and U.S. strikes. He led the Islamic Republic for over three decades. These events mark a significant transition for the nation.