- Officials also cited fear of crowd and unrest as the reason.
Even after 7 weeks have passed since the assassination of Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, no decision has been taken yet regarding his interim rites. Along with security concerns, many other things have been cited as the reasons behind this.
According to the New York Post report, Iranian officials said that security concerns and logistical challenges are being cited as the main reasons behind the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian officials are considering the risks associated with holding a large public funeral, particularly the potential for Israeli attacks and unrest during large crowds.
Iranian regime is scared – Taleblu
Behnam Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies said that in the current situation the government is avoiding taking such a risk. The Foundation said, ‘In simple words, the Iranian regime is so scared and weak that it is not ready to play the game. Amidst the conflict, Tehran is facing many vulnerabilities.
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Khamenei was killed in an air strike on 28 February
It is noteworthy that 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in a joint air strike conducted by America and Israel on February 28, 2026 this year. After Khamenei’s death, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East became more intense. However, Khamenei’s body has not been buried yet, which is completely contrary to the traditions of the Islamic Republic.
Khamenei can be buried in Mashhad
According to the report, Iranian officials are considering Khamenei’s hometown Mashhad as a possible place to bury his body. This city is famous for Imam Reza Dargah and the security system here is also very strong. The plan is to bury him near the dargah itself, where heavy security deployment can ensure security at the site.
Plan postponed amid war and uncertainty
According to Iranian state media, initial plans for a three-day state funeral starting on March 4 were canceled due to increased US and Israeli attacks. Officials later said the delay was also due to the expectation of unprecedented crowds, but no new date has been set yet. This uncertainty has come to the fore at a time when the temporary ceasefire between America and Iran is about to end this week, making it even more difficult to organize any major public event.
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