Officials from more than 30 nations are set to attend the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed in a conflict involving U.S. and Israeli forces.
The funeral is scheduled from July 4 to July 9, 2026, across Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad. The event's timing on U.S. Independence Day carries symbolic weight.
Markets are watching the gathering for signals on Iran's future leadership structure and stability. Observers will monitor for announcements regarding the succession, particularly actions by Mojtaba Khamenei.