The Iranian government is currently preparing a series of funeral\nceremonies for the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,\nwhich are planned to be held in three major cities: Tehran, Qom, and\nMashhad.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Mayor of Tehran for Social and Cultural Affairs, Mohammad\nAmin Tavakolizadeh, stated that authorities estimate millions of\nmourners will attend the final tribute procession. He noted that\napproximately 15 to 20 million people are expected to crowd the Iranian\ncapital during the series of events.<\/p>\n
Tavakolizadeh explained that the funeral procession in Tehran will\nlast at least 24 hours before proceeding to the city of Qom and\nsubsequently to Mashhad. He added that Mashhad is likely to become a hub\nfor pilgrims arriving from various countries, particularly from the\nSouth Asian region, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and\nBangladesh.<\/p>\n
Regarding the final resting place of Khamenei, Tavakolisticadeh\nstated that the decision has been made in accordance with the wishes of\nhis family. \u201cIn accordance with the will and recommendation of his\nrelatives, the burial site of the martyred Imam (Ali Khamenei) will be\nadjacent to the holy shrine of Imam Reza,\u201d he said, as reported by CNN\non Wednesday.<\/p>\n
According to reports from the Middle East Monitor, the funeral\nceremonies are expected to take place at the end of Dhu al-Hijjah,\naround mid-June. Ali Khamenei reportedly passed away on 28 February\nfollowing an airstrike, attributed to Israel and the United States,\nwhich struck his residence. During the incident, Khamenei reportedly\ndied alongside his wife, a child, and a son-in-law.<\/p>\n
The funeral arrangements were previously delayed due to an unstable\nsecurity situation. Attacks involving the United States and Israel\nreportedly continued until early April, making the holding of the\nfuneral procession impossible at that time. Currently, the United States\nand Iran are understood to be in a period of ceasefire, although ongoing\npeace negotiations between the two nations have yet to reach a final\nagreement.<\/p>\n
Military escalation between the US and Iran increased following\nmissile attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Bahrain, threatening\nregional diplomacy and the ceasefire. Global oil prices rose by 1 per\ncent today, triggered by the resurfacing tensions between Iran and the\nUS after the US fired upon a ship accused of violating the blockade of\nan Iranian port.<\/p>\n
The United States has increased pressure on Iran once again, having\nfired missiles at a tanker ship alleged to have violated the blockade of\nan Iranian port on Tuesday (2\/6). Moody\u2019s economist Mark Zandi warned of\nthe risk of a US recession if a peace agreement with Iran fails, as oil\nprices surged due to the threat of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz.\nFurthermore, Oman is facing diplomatic pressure from the US, as\nPresident Trump has threatened sanctions or airstrikes if Oman supports\nplans for Iranian ship levies in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/iran-prepares-grand-funeral-for-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-across-three-cities-1780853623", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }