Iran announces funeral, burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's funeral ceremonies will commence on June 11, 2024, in Tehran, followed by a second ceremony in Qom on June 12, 2024. His burial is scheduled for June 13, 2024, in his home town of Mashhad, according to an announcement by Iran's state television on June 3, 2024. The Supreme Leader passed away on June 3, 2024, at the age of 86. He had been the Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989, following the death of Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Kani. His successor has not yet been officially named, though the Assembly of Experts is responsible for electing the next Supreme Leader. The announcement detailed a three-day mourning period across the country. Khomeini's passing marks a significant moment in Iranian political history, with his leadership spanning over three decades.