Images of Ali Khamenei’s coffin arriving at Tehran’s Mosalla prayer hall for his funeral have been broadcast by Iranian state media. This event marks the beginning of a week-long series of mourning ceremonies, following his death in a coordinated U.S.-Israeli strike earlier this year. The funeral is expected to become a pivotal event, with authorities framing it as a political rallying point under the slogan “We must avenge,” and anticipating millions of mourners. The situation unfolds amidst a delicate leadership transition in Iran, managed by an Interim Leadership Council, as the Assembly of Experts prepares to elect a new Supreme Leader.
The current market pricing for the potential fall of the Iranian regime before 2027 suggests a slight increase in perceived instability. The “Fall of the Iranian Regime” market has seen a decrease in the probability of a YES outcome to 8.5% from 10% a week ago. This decline suggests market participants might be reassessing the immediate impact of the leadership transition and upcoming funeral ceremonies on regime stability. Despite the decrease, the arrival of Khamenei’s coffin and the subsequent national mourning could still serve as catalysts for political unrest, which might shift market perceptions in the coming days.
