Live updates: Khamenei’s casket on display as Iran prepares for days of huge funeral processions

Key Points:

• Iran is holding a multi-day funeral for its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from July 4 to July 9, with ceremonies across five cities in Iran and Iraq, attracting millions of mourners and numerous foreign dignitaries.
• The funeral procession and related events are being heavily secured, including a complete closure of Tehran’s airspace on July 4, amid warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against any attacks during the ceremonies.
• Diplomacy between Iran and the US is currently paused as talks held in Doha made "positive progress," with further discussions planned after the funeral; meanwhile, tensions remain high with warnings issued over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
• A key uncertainty surrounds the public appearance of Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and son of the late ayatollah, who has been in hiding since being wounded in the attack that killed his father; his presence would be significant for consolidating his leadership.
• The funeral is being used as a powerful symbol by the Iranian regime to demonstrate resilience and unity following the war and the loss of its supreme leader, with extensive state media coverage emphasizing Khamenei’s legacy.