Preparations for the final farewell ceremony of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei are underway at the Grand Mosallah in Tehran. However, according to the latest information, this program which was supposed to start from Wednesday night has been postponed for the time being. Government officials have taken this decision citing huge crowd and security reasons. Currently, 40 days of national mourning and 7 days of government holiday have been declared in Iran.
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Why was the final farewell ceremony postponed and what are the new rules?
Hojjatul Islam Seyed Mohsen Mahmoud, head of Iran’s Islamic Propagation Coordination Council, said that there is a need to further strengthen the infrastructure to accommodate the crowd expected to number in the millions. Apart from this, the delay is also being done in view of the ongoing air strikes and security risks in the area. The new date will be announced only after the preparations for keeping the dead body in Mosalla are completed. After the final farewell, the burial process is likely to take place in Mashhad city.
Current situation in Iran and impact on general public
The government of Iran has taken many major decisions to handle the situation in the country. The IRGC has been deployed for security and historical sites have been closed for security reasons. This news is also important for Indians and expatriates living in Gulf countries because there has been a huge jump in oil prices. This may affect travel and inflation in the coming days.
Details Latest Updates National mourning Declaration of 40 days Public holiday 7 days holiday Crude oil (Brent) reached $ 84 per barrel Silver price crossed Rs 3 lakh per kg Security arrangements Tight security of IRGC Major sites Gulistan Palace and other places closed
Latest information on selection and security of new leader
The functioning of Iran is currently being looked after by the Interim Leadership Council. The Assembly of Experts is continuously holding meetings to elect the new leader. The Iranian Consulate in Mumbai has denied reports that a new leader has been chosen. No name has been officially announced yet. Meanwhile, a series of air strikes are continuing in the area due to which tension remains.