Khamenei’s Burial Was Delayed, Breaking With Islamic Custom

The New York Times | July 6, 2026, 9:28 a.m. | Original
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remains were preserved for months, according to Iran’s government. Some Islamic scholars say it was a political and security calculation.
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