# Millions expected for Khamenei’s six-day funeral

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has died, with authorities planning a six-day funeral expected to draw millions of mourners. The event will be one of the largest gatherings in Iran’s history, marking a pivotal moment as the country faces a leadership transition and potential power struggles. This could reshape Iran’s domestic politics and its role in regional conflicts.

**Importance:** 5/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/03/ali-khamenei-six-day-funeral-millions-iran) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:43:55 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/7/4/iran-war-live-millions-expected-in-tehran-for-funeral-of-ali-khamenei?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/7/4/millions-mourn-irans-ali-khamenei-amid-historic-funeral-procession?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:16:31 +0000