Tehran airspace to close for Khamenei funeral - state media

Jul 5, 2026, 12:50 GMT+1

Tehran’s airspace will be fully closed on Monday, during the funeral procession for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran’s state media reported on Sunday.

Airspace over Mashhad will be closed on Thursday, during Khamenei’s burial ceremony in the northeastern city.

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