Iranian authorities are putting on a show of strength for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, but behind the scenes, officials are preparing for up to 3,000 deaths, according to Germany's WELT.

Ceremonies are planned in Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad, with officials expecting foreign leaders, hundreds of journalists and millions of mourners

Iran prepares for a massive funeral for Ali Khamenei amid leadership transition. No head of state in Iran by end of 2026 at 97.5% YES.