Iranian officials are reportedly hesitant to proceed with the burial of the deceased Supreme Leader months after his demise. Ali Khamenei, aged 86, was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, sparking a conflict between Iran and the US. His son has now assumed leadership following his father’s death.
The remains of the cleric, still unburied in a departure from tradition, have raised concerns, as security expert claims Tehran is reluctant to carry out the burial process. Unlike the massive public mourning seen during the funeral of his predecessor in 1989, the absence of similar displays for Khamenei can be attributed to various factors, including the fear of Israeli airstrikes, nationalist counter-rallies, and the need to address the absence of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader who has not been publicly seen since his appointment.
The delay in organizing a funeral for Khamenei has drawn attention, with the regime facing scrutiny for its handling of the situation. Reports suggest that officials are contemplating Mashhad, a northeastern city far from Israel, as a potential burial site due to its significance to Khamenei. One proposed plan involves burying him near a shrine with heightened security measures to safeguard his grave.
Initially scheduled for a state funeral starting on March 4, the burial plans were disrupted by ongoing military campaigns. As of now, no specific dates have been set for the burial ceremony. The temporary truce signed between the US and Iran on April 8 is set to expire soon, marking a potential shift in the political landscape.
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