Iran Prepares for Up to 3,000 Possible Deaths During Khamenei Funeral: Report
A German media report says Iranian authorities are planning for potential mass casualties during Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, with contingency plans estimating 1,500 to 3,000 deaths.
Iranian authorities have drafted contingency plans for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's week-long funeral ceremonies, anticipating between 1,500 and 3,000 fatalities, according to Germany's WELT. The report cites a classified document and municipal sources in Tehran.
The planning underscores the scale of public gatherings expected for Khamenei's eventual funeral, which Iranian officials fear could lead to crowd crushes or other deadly incidents. The figures are internal estimates used for emergency preparedness.
No further details on the timing or specific risk scenarios were disclosed in the report.
Source: First Squawk