# Khamenei’s Burial Was Delayed, Breaking With Islamic Custom

- Published: 2026-07-06T14:35:22Z
- Updated: 2026-07-08T23:47:32Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/world/europe/khamenei-delayed-burial-islamic-custom.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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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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