Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues

"[The warship] thought it was safe in international waters. Instead, it was sunk by a torpedo. Quiet death."

— Pete Hegseth , Executive

"US President Donald Trump had dragged the American people into an unjust war."

— Ali Larijani , Politician

"It had been decided to postpone the ceremony until a more appropriate time."

— Seyyed Mohsen Mahmoudi , Other

"The supreme leader will be identified in the closest opportunity, we are close to a conclusion."

— Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami , Politician

"The prayer hall will be receiving visitors and the dear people can attend and take part in the farewell ceremony and mark a strong presence once again."

— Hojjatoleslam Mahmoudi , Politician

"The Supreme Leader will be identified in the closest opportunity, we are close to a conclusion, however the situation in the country is a war situation."

— Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami , Politician

"Any leader selected by the Iranian terror regime to continue leading the plan for Israel’s destruction... will be a certain target for assassination."

— Israel Katz , Politician

"The worst-case scenario in Iran would be another leader unfriendly to US priorities."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"The expected participation of millions of people and the need to provide the proper infrastructure"

— Mohsen Mahmoudi , Other

"the public would be allowed to view the body from 10pm local time at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla"

— Hojjatoleslam Mahmoudi , Politician

"The delay was due in part to the anticipated participation of millions and the logistical preparations required to accommodate such crowds."

— Mohsen Mahmoudi , Other