TEHRAN(National Times)- The funeral for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed due to administrative issues, Iranian media reported. According to the state news agency, a new date and time for the memorial event will be announced later. The gathering was originally scheduled to be held at 10:00 pm, but was deferred due to logistical challenges and increased public interest in attending the ceremony. Reports said that requests for participation had been received from people across various provinces, prompting authorities to delay the event in order to make appropriate arrangements. No final details regarding the rescheduled date or organizational plans have yet been released.

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However, Iran’s senior leadership stated that a fresh announcement will be made once conditions are deemed suitable. It is noteworthy that on February 28, attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran resulted in the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei along with members of his family and several others. Iran officially confirmed his death on March 1. Iranian media further reported that the Supreme Leader was killed in his office while carrying out his official duties.