Khamenei body in cold storage as feared Basij mobilizes ahead of historic Iran funeral
Iran mobilizes military forces and prepares for a historic funeral as the nation readies to bury its Supreme Leader.
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Iran is preparing for the funeral of Supreme Leader Khamenei. According to coverage from Fox News and Middle East Eye, the military has been put on alert and the Basij are mobilizing. The body of the leader is currently in cold storage.
Reporting from Reuters and Middle East Eye emphasizes a state of high alert, with Iran warning the U.S. and Israel against attacks during the funeral processions. International involvement is noted by Bloomberg and U.S. News & World Report, which highlight that a senior Chinese lawmaker is traveling to Iran—the first senior official to do so since the war.
Attention now turns to the funeral processions and the potential for regional escalation following the warnings issued to the U.S. and Israel.
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Quick answers
Which international officials are attending the funeral?
A senior Chinese lawmaker is attending, marking the first visit by a senior official from China since the war.
How is Iran securing the event?
The military is on alert and the Basij are mobilizing ahead of the proceedings.
What warnings has Iran issued?
Iran has warned the U.S. and Israel against carrying out attacks before the funeral processions.
Coverage (10)
- 'I will represent Congress': Salman Khurshid confirms Khamenei funeral participation day after Tehran's invitation The Times of India · 11h ago
- Iran's Ghalibaf calls for massive Khamenei funeral turnout to sound 'nation's call for vengeance' The Times of Israel · 11h ago
- India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeral Reuters · 11h ago
- Mass Mournings, 6 Days and 2 Countries: Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader The New York Times · 11h ago
- China Sends First Senior Official to Iran Since War for Funeral Bloomberg.com · 11h ago
- Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei Reuters · 11h ago
- Senior Chinese Lawmaker to Attend Khamenei's Funeral U.S. News & World Report · 11h ago
- Iran puts military on alert for Khamenei funeral Middle East Eye · 11h ago
- Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East The Jerusalem Post · 11h ago
- Khamenei body in cold storage as feared Basij mobilizes ahead of historic Iran funeral Latest World News on Fox News · 11h ago broke it first
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