Iran schedules funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and mobilizes security forces for week of mourning
Iranian authorities announced a week of mass mourning and funeral rites for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed four months ago during U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. Officials confirmed that Khamenei's body has been kept in cold storage since the strikes occurred in February. The burial is now set for July 9, following a series of public ceremonies intended to honor the late leader.
In preparation for the events, the Basij militia has begun a massive security mobilization across the country to maintain order. Meanwhile, diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have paused to allow for the mourning period. Chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has called for a massive public turnout to mark the historic transition in leadership.
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