Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, will be buried on July 9th in his birthplace of Mashhad, a city in the northeast of the country. His death occurred on February 28th as a result of reported Israeli-American strikes. The burial had been originally scheduled for March but was postponed for unspecified reasons. Details surrounding the postponement have not been released. A six-day mourning ceremony will precede the interment. This event marks a significant moment for Iran, as Khamenei held a pivotal role in the nation’s political and religious landscape. Further information regarding security measures and international attendance is currently unavailable.