Iranian authorities prepare for the July 9 burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with reports saying his body is kept in cold storage as officials anticipate an extensive public and security operation. Multiple outlets describe preparations in Tehran for what they call a historic funeral, including large-scale mobilization of security and auxiliary forces.
Fox News reports that the government expects significant turnout and is coordinating a wide security effort. It specifically cites the Basij militia and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as part of the mobilization. The reports also indicate that authorities are treating the burial as a high-priority national event requiring heightened readiness.
While the articles provided here focus primarily on the funeral arrangements and security posture, they do not detail specific security measures beyond the involvement of the Basij and IRGC, nor do they provide additional confirmation on turnout estimates. Overall, the coverage is consistent that Khamenei’s body is stored under cooling conditions and that Iran is preparing for a major, tightly managed burial on July 9.
