Iran Reveals Schedule for Grand Funeral of Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran

Iranian authorities have announced the detailed schedule for the funeral ceremonies of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, set to begin Friday morning in Tehran. The official timeline, released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, outlines a carefully orchestrated event designed to demonstrate the regime's stability and control in the capital.

The public viewing will open at 8:00 a.m., with large crowds expected to attend and show loyalty to the regime. The ceremonies will continue until noon, when foreign dignitaries and senior officials who have arrived in Tehran will gather to display their presence. At 2:00 p.m., the main funeral service will take place, featuring high-ranking government representatives and political figures.

According to the Foreign Ministry, approximately 100 countries will send delegations, including prime ministers, foreign ministers, parliamentary leaders, and special envoys, marking a significant diplomatic display in Tehran.

One of the most closely watched aspects of the funeral is whether Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader and son of the late Ali Khamenei, will appear publicly. Since the U.S. strike in late February 2026 that killed Ali Khamenei and several family members and injured Mojtaba, he has not been seen in public. His communications have been limited to written statements and voice messages.

Mojtaba's prolonged absence has fueled rumors about his health, despite the regime's efforts to project stability by displaying posters of him alongside his late father. Officials involved in funeral preparations, including Ali-Akbar Foroujmeshidian, secretary of the funeral headquarters, have declined to confirm Mojtaba's attendance, stating the matter is beyond their authority or knowledge.