Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader Khamenei Amidst US Military Escalation
On July 9, 2026, Iran will hold the state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away at age 86 on February 28. The ceremony in Mashhad occurs as the Middle East faces a dangerous military escalation. Tehran attacked US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, prompting US bombings.









