State funeral of Ali Khamenei

The state funeral of the second supreme leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, was expected to take place in Tehran and Mashhad for three days between 4–6 March 2026, following his assassination on 28 February. The funeral ceremony was postponed due to the Iran war.

Khamenei was eliminated at the onset of the 2026 Iran war on 28 February at 08:10 (IRST), at his residence in Tehran, Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting confirmed Khamenei's death at around 05:00 (IRST) the following day. The government announced a 40-day mourning period and a week-long public holiday. Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchild were also killed in the strikes.

Khamenei was succeeded by his son Mojtaba Khamenei, following his election as Supreme Leader on 8 March 2026.

The public were able to observe the body of Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Prayer Hall at the Grand Mosalla of Tehran. The Fars News Agency stated that Khamenei will be buried at the Imam Reza shrine in his hometown of Mashhad. However, on 18 April, the Astan Quds Razavi foundation said that the burial location had not yet been decided.

The 40th-day commemoration of the passing of the former leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held with the participation of people and groups of mourners from inside and outside the country.