The Hill reports Iran has declared national mourning ahead of the burial of the late supreme leader Khamenei on July 9. The new supreme leader, Mujtaba Khamenei, has not attended his father’s funeral and has not appeared publicly since taking power in March; he was reportedly wounded in the first round of strikes and has issued few public statements. The New York Times says it is unclear whether he plans to attend any memorial events.

2026-07-05

The Hill reports Iran has declared national mourning ahead of the burial of the late supreme leader Khamenei on July 9. The new supreme leader, Mujtaba Khamenei, has not attended his father’s funeral and has not appeared publicly since taking power in March; he was reportedly wounded in the first round of strikes and has issued few public statements. The New York Times says it is unclear whether he plans to attend any memorial events.