Iran Holds State Funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Amid War Ceasefire
On July 4, 2026, the Iranian government conducted a state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following a week of national mourning. The event occurred under a fragile ceasefire that ended the high-intensity phase of Operation Epic Fury, a major conflict involving the U.S. and Israel. While domestic tensions remain high, the transition of power and the burial ceremony were heavily guarded by the IRGC, with international observers monitoring the impact on regional stability.