Iran Cancels Khamenei Ceremony Scheduled for July 19 Without Explanation

The legislative, judicial, and executive authorities in Iran issued a joint statement announcing the cancellation of the ceremony for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which was scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at the Khomeini Musalla in Tehran. The event has been postponed to an unspecified later date.

The statement did not provide reasons for the cancellation nor specify when the ceremony would be rescheduled, according to a report by Iran International.

This development occurs amid increasing attacks targeting infrastructure in southern Iran, with Tehran and Washington exchanging accusations over strikes on civilian and vital facilities during the ongoing military escalation.

Khamenei was buried on Friday, July 10, in the city of Mashhad following funeral rites that lasted several days.