Tehran's mayor announced that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's state funeral, initially planned for early June, has been postponed until late June or early July. This delay allows for the completion of annual mourning rituals for Imam Hussein. The funeral, expected to draw 20 million attendees, was previously delayed due to the ongoing Middle East war.

Ayatollah's interment will follow commemorations expected to take place on June 25 or 26

Tehran Mayor Zakani confirms Ali Khamenei's funeral for late June 2026, with three-day processions across Iran. Here's what it means for crypto markets.