Iran is preparing a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled to begin on July 4, according to reports citing Iranian officials. Outlets describe the ceremony as likely to be the largest of its kind in Tehran, drawing significant public and official participation. The events are expected to unfold over six days, with state-organized proceedings that highlight Khamenei’s role in the country’s political and religious leadership. Both sources characterize the funeral as serving more than a commemorative purpose, describing it as an effort to demonstrate the regime’s strength both domestically and abroad. While details of specific segments of the program were not fully enumerated in the provided summaries, the reports agree on the overall scale, timing, and intent—framing the funeral as a major national event designed to project unity and continuity following the death of the supreme leader.