Khamenei body in cold storage as feared Basij mobilizes ahead of historic Iran funeral

Tehran is organizing a massive security operation for the July 9 burial of Ali Khamenei, mobilizing the IRGC and Basij militia for a historic turnout. Khamenei was killed by a bunker-penetration strike during Operation Epic Fury, with reports suggesting his body remains in cold storage. This leadership transition occurs amid heightened tensions, potentially destabilizing regional politics and impacting global security dynamics and markets as Iran manages the aftermath of the strike and prepares the funeral.