Iran has postponed the state funeral for supreme leader ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which had been scheduled to take place in Tehran. State television said the ceremony was delayed 'in anticipation of unprecedented turnout,' adding that a new date will be announced later.

The announcement follows Khamenei’s death in strikes carried out by the United States and Israel over the weekend. Officials did not provide further details about the rescheduling but indicated that preparations are underway for a large-scale public farewell.