Millions expected at delayed Khamenei funeral as Iran seeks to project strength Jul 03, 2026 · Babak Dehghanpisheh · nbcnews.com read more » Four months after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran is preparing for a massive multi-day funeral. It’s a calculated move by the regime to project strength and unity during a shaky peace deal with the U.S. Read more »