05.03.2026 09:42
The three-day funeral ceremony planned in Tehran for Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the attacks by the US and Israel, has been postponed, with the reason for the decision cited as the security risks arising from the ongoing attacks and the consultation process being conducted in the Experts Assembly for the selection of a new religious leader.
The funeral ceremony planned to start tonight in the capital Tehran for Iran's religious leader Ali Khamenei, who lost his life in the attacks by the US and Israel, has been postponed. While the Iranian government has not announced an official schedule regarding the postponement of the ceremony, it is assessed that the decision is related to ongoing security risks and political processes in the country.
FEARS OF "THE FUNERAL CEREMONY BEING TARGETED"
As security concerns rise due to the recent waves of attacks in Iran, officials are reportedly worried that the funeral ceremony could become a target of a possible attack by the US or Israel. Therefore, it is stated that organizing a ceremony with large participation could pose security risks, and the ceremony program has been postponed for this reason.
A NEW RELIGIOUS LEADER WILL BE DETERMINED
Another factor influencing the postponement of the ceremony is the process of determining a new religious leader in Iran. According to the Iranian Constitution, the country's new religious leader is elected by the Assembly of Experts. However, it is stated that it is not expected for the assembly members to determine a new leader in such a short time.
One of the members of the Assembly of Experts stated that comprehensive consultations are needed to determine the new religious leader. It is emphasized that this position is extremely critical due to the wide powers held by the religious leader in Iran, and it was pointed out that the chosen person will be in a position to have the final say in the country's domestic and foreign policy.
TEHRAN HAS 2 REASONS
The Iranian Constitution foresees that the new religious leader should be elected as soon as possible. However, due to the ongoing attacks and political uncertainty in the country, there is no clear timetable regarding how long the process will take. Therefore, it is assessed that the Tehran administration has postponed the funeral ceremony program by considering both security risks and the leadership process.