Iran calls for massive turnout at Khamenei’s funeral, urging public to ‘avenge’ his death
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has called for millions of Iranians to attend the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the gathering as a chance to honour his legacy and to send a message of vengeance to the world. The funeral, postponed during the recent Middle East conflict, is set to begin on Saturday at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla, where Khamenei’s body will lie in state alongside relatives killed in the conflict. Authorities expect 15‑20 million mourners, potentially the largest state funeral in Iran’s history, and have declared public holidays in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad with traffic and airspace restrictions from Saturday to Monday. After the Tehran ceremony, the body will be taken to the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala before burial on July 9 at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Khamenei’s birthplace. Uncertainty remains over whether Khamenei’s son and presumed successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, will appear publicly. Delegations from about 30 countries and thousands of mourners from Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan are expected to attend.
For Nigerians, Iran’s role as a major oil producer means that any instability or large‑scale mobilization could influence global oil markets, which in turn affect fuel prices and the cost of living in Nigeria. Given the country’s sensitivity to oil price shifts, it is wise to monitor market movements and consider how potential price changes might impact household budgets or travel plans.
How might shifts in global oil prices stemming from events in Iran affect your personal finances or business decisions in the coming weeks?