Iran has announced that the body of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be placed at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla for a three-day farewell ceremony beginning March 4, 2026.
The Grand Mosalla, Tehran’s largest prayer complex, will host thousands of mourners as part of the official protocol, which includes a farewell ceremony followed by a funeral procession.
Khamenei was killed in a US-Israel-led strike, sparking outrage in Tehran. Iranian officials have threatened to retaliate by targeting Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
State media reported that security has been tightened across Iran as the leadership prepares for the funeral and potential escalation in West Asia.
International condolences have poured in, with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh signing a condolence book in New Delhi. Global observers warn that threats against Dimona could destabilize the region further.
