Iranian officials 'afraid' to bury assassinated Supreme Leader Khamenei: expert
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- The burial site for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei remains undecided due to Iranian officials' concerns over safety amid potential large funeral turnouts and ongoing conflict risks.
- Khamenei was assassinated in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, marking a break from tradition as his remains remain unburied over a month later.
- Security experts suggest Tehran is hesitant to hold a large funeral due to fears of Israeli airstrikes, nationalist uprisings, and the unexplained absence of Khamenei’s son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.
- Iranian officials are considering Mashhad, Khamenei’s hometown and site of a major Shi’ite shrine, as a potential burial location due to its symbolic significance and strong security presence.
- Initial plans for a three-day state funeral were canceled amid ongoing US and Israeli airstrikes, and no burial date has been set, coinciding with a temporary truce between the US and Iran that is nearing expiration.
