Millions of mourners and a detour in Iraq: What we know about Ali Khamenei's funeral (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in July 2026 after being killed in an Israeli air strike in February. His funeral will include large processions across Iran and possibly a stop in Iraq, with millions expected to attend.

• Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli air strike on the first day of the Iran war in February 2026
• Funeral ceremonies for Khamenei will take place in July 2026 with processions in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, and possibly a stop in Iraq
• Millions of mourners are expected, including international attendees, with a 24-hour procession in Tehran anticipated