Khamenei's 'target-rich' funeral is Iran’s biggest security gamble, sends message to US: expert

Iran's planned state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled for July 4–9, is described as a high-risk security event and a strategic message to the U.S. about an anticipated peace deal. The funeral's timing, coinciding with diplomatic breakthroughs, aims to reframe Khamenei's death as a victory, leveraging Shia religious symbolism and a four-month delay to solidify this narrative.