IRNA, the Islamic Republic News Agency, confirmed that Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of the Defense Council, and Mohammad Pakpour, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were killed in attacks that took place today in Iran.

IRNA, the Islamic Republic News Agency, confirmed that Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of the Defense Council, and Mohammad Pakpour, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were killed in attacks that took place today in Iran.

Javad Zamani's funeral was held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Iran, following his execution alongside Abolfazl Saeedi on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, by order of the Islamic Republic regime.
Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, announced that a "farewell ceremony" for Ali Khamenei and a funeral procession for him and other family members killed alongside him will begin on July 4, with his burial scheduled for July 9 in Mashhad. Zakani predicts at least 15 to 20 million people will participate in the ceremony in Tehran.
Iran International launched a new season titled "The Death of Khamenei; End of the Dictator," which analyzes Ali Khamenei's 36-year leadership and the challenges facing his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, in sustaining the Islamic Republic. Viewers can access reports, articles, documentaries, and interviews through Iran International's television, news sections, website, and social media accounts.