Iran Schedules Final Rites for Ali Khamenei

Khamenei’s death follows a fatal strike in February involving Israeli and U.S. forces, an event that effectively ended his thirty-year tenure at the helm of the Islamic Republic. His long-standing influence defined the nation's political trajectory, and his absence now plunges the country into a period of profound transition. As citizens and officials prepare for the upcoming services, the focus shifts toward the potential power struggles and structural shifts expected to emerge in the vacuum left by his departure.