Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete March 4, 2026 at 07:10 PM

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Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US and Israeli strike on Tehran, his funeral has been postponed due to ongoing intense strikes across the country. Iranian authorities cited the need for infrastructure preparation amidst high demand from people wanting to attend the three-day event. In response to Khamenei's death, Iran has launched missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states with US bases. A member of the Assembly of Experts stated they are nearing the selection of Khamenei's successor. The conflict has also resulted in the sinking of an Iranian warship, the Iris Dena, in international waters, with numerous casualties.

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Kuwait's health ministry said overnight that a girl had been killed by shrapnel.

factual — Kuwait's health ministry100% confidence

Iran has responded by launching missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states with US bases.

factual — David Gritten/WANA/Via Reuters100% confidence

Authorities in Iran have postponed the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader.

factual — David Gritten/WANA/Via Reuters100% confidence

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a strike in Tehran at the start of the US and Israeli air campaign

factual — David Gritten/WANA/Via Reuters100% confidence

US and Israeli forces would have total aerial superiority over Iran within days and would soon control the country.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Sri Lanka 30% Kuwait 40% Iris Dena 40% Donald Trump 50% Ali Larijani 50% Tehran ×470% United States ×680% Israel ×480% Ali Khamenei ×490% Iran ×690%

Keywords

ayatollah ali khamenei 100% iran 90% us-israeli bombardment 90% funeral postponement 80% warship sunk 70% missile attacks 70% successor 60% supreme leader 60% aerial superiority 50% international waters 40%