The state funeral of the second supreme leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, was expected to take place in Tehran and Mashhad for three days between 4âÂÂ6 March 2026, following his assassination at the onset of the 2026 Iran war on Saturday, 28 February 2026 at 08:10 (IRST), at his residence in Tehran, Iran. The funeral ceremony was postponed due to the war.
On 1 March 2026, Iranian state-media broadcaster, IRIB, confirmed Khamenei's death at around 05:00 (IRST). The government announced a 40-day mourning period and a week-long public holiday. Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchild were also killed in the strikes.
The public were able to observe the body of Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Prayer Hall at the Grand Mosalla of Tehran. The Fars News Agency stated that Khamenei will be buried at the Imam Reza shrine in his hometown of Mashhad.