Iran Prepares Epic Six-Day Funeral | Adelaide News

Iran is preparing for an unprecedented six-day national mourning event for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, set to draw millions across five cities and culminate in his burial in Mashhad — a spectacle organizers call the most significant since the 1979 revolution, designed to project unity, strength, and global Shia solidarity. The procession will also traverse holy Shia cities in Iraq, underscoring Khamenei’s transnational spiritual authority. Yet, his injured son and successor, Mojtaba — who survived the same attack — is expected to remain absent, issuing only written statements. Amid rising tensions, Israel’s defense minister has threatened Mojtaba, reigniting debates over Iran’s nuclear posture, while the funeral coincides with a fragile ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. To handle the heat — forecasted at 40 degrees — organizers are installing cooling systems at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla mosque and urging mourners to park cars outside. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41bd03fc545557a0