Get ready for a moment of history. Iran is gearing up for a massive farewell to its former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who passed away following a US-Israeli attack back in February. 🕊️
According to Tehran's deputy mayor for social and cultural affairs, Mohammad-Amin Tavakkolizadeh, the late leader will be laid to rest in the northeastern city of Mashhad at the holy shrine of Imam Reza. This decision follows Khamenei's own wishes and recommendations from his family.
The scale of the events is honestly mind-blowing. We're looking at three days of farewell ceremonies and a full 24-hour funeral procession in Tehran, which might take place at the Grand Mosalla or Imam Khomeini's mausoleum. Officials expect up to 20 million people to show up in the capital! 😲 The ceremonies are set to kick off in the second half of this June, with the body later moving to Qom and Mashhad.
While the country prepares to say goodbye, a new era has already begun. In early March, Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader's son, was selected to step into the role of Iran's new supreme leader.
But it's not all ceremony and silence—there's some serious diplomatic drama unfolding behind the scenes. 📉 Reports from the Fars news agency suggest that communication between Iran and the US has gone silent over the last few days, following a "clear" message from Tehran to Washington regarding Lebanon that has caught global attention.
However, US President Donald Trump isn't buying it. In a recent Truth Social post, he claimed that negotiations are actually "going on continuously" and dismissed the reports of a suspension as "false and erroneous." 💬
With massive crowds expected and conflicting reports on global diplomacy, all eyes are on Iran this month. Stay tuned! 🌍✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
