A classified report cited by Germany's Die Welt claims Iranian authorities have prepared contingency plans for a possible mass-casualty scenario during the funeral ceremonies of slain former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The report alleges officials projected between 1,500 and 3,000 potential deaths due to massive crowds and extreme heat, though these claims have not been independently verified. With hundreds of thousands of security personnel deployed and unprecedented security measures in place, what is Tehran preparing for? Is this routine disaster planning, or does it reflect deeper fears surrounding one of Iran's largest state funerals? This report examines the claims, the extraordinary security arrangements, and what they could mean.

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Iran says millions are expected to turn out for the funeral, which will serve as a grand religious and political spectacle months after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.

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Officials expect between 15 million and 20 million mourners to attend ceremonies.

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Iran is commencing extensive six-day funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28. Authorities anticipate millions attending in Tehran, aiming…

Six days of funeral ceremonies are planned to commemorate Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran from 1989 until his killing aged 86 on February 28.

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Iran expects up to 20 million people in Tehran for three days of tributes.