Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral Preparations Underway; IRGC Chief General Ahmad Vahidi Appears Publicly
Summary
Iran prepares for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's day-long funeral starting Saturday, with IRGC Chief General Ahmad Vahidi reappearing publicly after a long absence.
Key Points
- Preparations are underway for the day-long funeral program of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei starting Friday.
- IRGC Chief General Ahmad Vahidi has appeared publicly after a long absence, participating in a funeral-related meeting.
- Khamenei's coffin is placed in the Hosseiniyah complex in Tehran, draped with symbolic red flags representing Shia Islam significance.
- The funeral will begin at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran and proceed to various cities in Iran and neighboring Iraq, with anticipated large public participation.
