ALBAWABA - Authorities have not yet finalized funeral and burial plans for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, some seven weeks after his death. This raises concerns about the country's internal problems.
Although arrangements are in place to have the funeral inside the Imam Reza shrine, Mashhad officials revealed that the precise location of the burial within the site is still up for debate. Additionally, the funeral's time has not been made public.
Iran has repeatedly delayed Khamenei's burial after he was murdered in an Israeli-American operation on February 28. Authorities have stated that more security and logistical planning are necessary, especially because of worries about big crowds.
According to analysts, the delays may be the result of more general internal constraints, such as political sensitivities at a time of change and worries about possible assaults targeting public events.
Concerns over crowd management further exacerbate the situation, with officials keeping in mind the disorderly funeral of Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989 that led to fatalities and injuries.
No final burial preparations have been established despite continuous mourning ceremonies, highlighting the lingering ambiguity surrounding the procedure and the larger Iranian scenario.
