Supreme leader's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral: state media

 

The body of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, arrived at Tehran's Grand Mosalla religious complex ahead of his funeral, state media reported on Friday.

"The body of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution has arrived at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla," IRNA wrote on Telegram, using the complex's official name.

Senate chairman arrives in Tehran to attend Khamenei's funeral

Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has arrived in Tehran with a high-level delegation to attend the funeral prayers and burial of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, according to PTV, which shared the update on X.

Iranian officials welcomed the Pakistani delegation upon its arrival in Tehran.

Speaking to the media, Gilani described Ayatollah Khamenei as an influential and respected figure in the Islamic world. He said Pakistan and Iran share longstanding historical, religious, cultural and brotherly ties.

Gilani added that Pakistan would reiterate its commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Iran during the visit, PTV said on X.

Iranian lawmaker calls for review of nuclear doctrine after Israeli threat

An Iranian lawmaker has called on Tehran to reconsider its nuclear doctrine following an Israeli threat to assassinate Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian parliament's National Security Commission, said in a post on X that recent remarks by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz constituted "a valid and compelling reason" to review Iran's nuclear doctrine.

Rezaei also referred to Article Eight of the Islamabad Accord, saying the latest developments warranted a reassessment of the provision, though he did not elaborate on what changes such a review might entail.