Iranian state media said funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin July 4, with burial scheduled for July 9.
Khamenei was killed in a February strike amid the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran’s leadership and nuclear sites.
Officials outlined a multi-day mourning period expected to draw large crowds and tight security.
The delayed schedule allows preparations at mausoleum sites and coordination among religious authorities.
Regional governments are monitoring potential spillover from processions near borders.
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