Iran has announced a multi-city funeral program for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, setting the stage for days of ceremonies across Tehran, Qom and Mashhad. The events are expected to culminate with burial rites at the Imam Reza Shrine on July 9, months after the February strike that reportedly killed the Iranian leader. The announcement comes at a sensitive moment as Washington and Tehran move closer to a possible peace agreement while publicly clashing over leaked deal documents. With diplomacy and symbolism colliding, the funeral is set to become a major political moment for Iran’s leadership and supporters.