30 Countries to Attend Funeral of Iran's Late Leader

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, the secretary of Iran’s National Headquarters for the Farewell and Funeral of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution announced that officials from 30 countries are expected to attend the funeral of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Ali Akbar Poorjamshidian said extensive preparations have been made under decisions adopted by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and in coordination with the office and family of the late Leader.

The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran established a national headquarters titled the “National Headquarters for Holding the Farewell and Funeral Ceremony of the Great Leader, Leader of the Ummah,” headed by First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, with the Interior Ministry serving as secretariat. All state institutions and public bodies are participating. Several committees have been formed, including logistics, executive affairs, university ceremonies, security, infrastructure, cultural and media affairs, international affairs, and specialized public committees. These committees will organize ceremonies in designated provinces and cities, including Tehran, Qom, Khorasan Razavi, as well as in Iraq, with further details to be announced later.

Poorjamshidian added that Iraq has also formed a national headquarters at the highest level under the supervision of the Iraqi prime minister and managed by the head of the prime minister’s office to coordinate with Iran in organizing the funeral procession, ceremonial reception, and honoring of the martyred Leader’s body.

One of the objectives of the ceremonies is to reinforce national cohesion and unity among political, social, and religious groups in Iran. Strengthening solidarity across the Islamic Ummah is another major goal, with broad support expected across the Muslim world, including among Sunni communities, contributing to greater unity within the Resistance Front. Poorjamshidian said another objective is to declare renewed allegiance by members of the Islamic Ummah to the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.

According to the schedule, on July 5, in addition to the continuation of farewell ceremonies on a 24-hour basis, funeral prayers for the martyred Leader and his family will be held at Imam Khomeini (RA) Grand Mosalla (Congregational Prayers Site) in Tehran. According to Mehr News, the report added that further details will be announced as the ceremonies proceed.