Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has warned that those responsible for the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will face retaliation “at the right time.” Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, the council’s secretary, stated that files for retribution remain open as the nation prepares for a massive state funeral in Tehran this Saturday.
Why is Iran’s security council warning of retaliation?
Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, a veteran commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued the warning as Tehran prepares for the funeral ceremonies of the late Ayatollah. According to reporting from Press TV, Zolqadr emphasized that the death of the former leader serves as a permanent symbol of Iran’s national security doctrine.
“The files for retribution for the sacred blood of the Great Khamenei and the oppressed martyrs of Iran remain open,” Zolqadr said in a statement. He added that the perpetrators and those who ordered the crime will face “equivalent punishment” at a time that “will not be long.”
Zolqadr assumed his role as the highest security official on March 24. He succeeded Ali Larijani, who was killed in a US-Israel attack. This leadership transition follows a period of intense regional instability and direct military engagement.
The Grand Mosalla in Tehran, where the funeral will be held, is the official site for Iran’s largest Friday prayers and major state religious ceremonies.
What is the timeline for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral?
The funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is scheduled to begin this Saturday, July 4. The event will take place at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, also known as the Grand Mosalla, in central Tehran. This location is traditionally used for Iran’s largest mass religious and state gatherings.
Iranian officials expect between 15 million to 20 million mourners to attend the ceremony. If these figures hold, the event will become the
