WANA (Jul 02) – Official delegations from approximately 100 countries are slated to arrive in Iran to participate in the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the nation’s late leader, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday.

 

Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei detailed the schedule and scale of the international attendance during a live broadcast on the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network.

 

Honoring the memory of the late leader, Baghaei described the upcoming funeral procession as a monumental and historic milestone, emphasizing that its significance resonates deeply not only with the Iranian nation but also with the people of the region, the Islamic world, and freedom-seeking communities globally.

 

He noted that the ministry expects a massive turnout consisting of foreign officials, prominent political figures, and international popular delegations.

 

Ceremony Schedule

According to the Foreign Ministry spokesman, the state ceremonies will be split into two primary segments on Friday:

 

Morning Session (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM): The formal memorial and public farewell procession will commence, featuring various dignitaries and international popular organizations.

 

Afternoon Session (1:30 PM / 2:00 PM): High-ranking global statesmen, heads of state, and top political figures will gather to pay their final respects.

 

Global Representation

Baghaei concluded by highlighting the broad geographic diversity of the attendees, confirming that representatives from around 100 countries will be present.

 

The foreign dignitaries will comprise heads of state, prime ministers, parliamentary speakers, foreign ministers, and presidential special envoys, alongside numerous prominent figures and civil society delegations from across the globe.