Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has died at the age of 86 during the ongoing tensions and conflict involving the US and Israel. Following his death, reports from AFP, citing Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency, indicate that he will be buried in Mashhad, a city of great religious significance, where he was born. The burial site is particularly poignant as his father was also interred in the Imam Reza shrine located there, further solidifying the family’s ties to this revered location.

Khamenei's leadership spanned over 36 years and was marked by numerous challenges, including his involvement in the recent conflict that has heightened tensions in the Middle East. His death was publicly announced by former US President Donald Trump on the platform Truth Social, which was later confirmed by the Iranian regime. In the wake of this announcement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has scheduled a large farewell ceremony in Tehran to honor Khamenei before his burial.

The burial preparations are being closely monitored, as reported by the Tehran Times, which states that the funeral proceedings are set to begin at 10 PM local time tonight. The Imam Khomeini Mosque will host a three-day farewell ceremony, allowing the public and government officials to pay their respects. This event is expected to draw significant attention both nationally and internationally, considering Khamenei's pivotal role in Iranian politics and the implications of his death amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.