Iranian authorities anticipate up to 3,000 deaths during Ali Khamenei's week-long funeral due to overcrowding and extreme heat, as revealed by a classified document cited by WELT.
Khamenei was Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989
Jul 05, 2026
10:35 am
What's the storyIranian authorities are bracing for a possible mass-casualty event during the week-long funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
According to a report by German newspaper WELT, officials estimate that between 1,500 and 3,000 deaths could occur due to crowd-related incidents.
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