The state planning initiative was announced by Minister of Petroleum
Mohsen Paknejad during a meeting of the ministry’s deputy council on Tuesday.
Operational and Logistical Mobilization
The newly formed ministerial committee will oversee comprehensive
logistical services for the large volume of domestic and international
attendees expected at the ceremonies.
According to Paknejad, the Petroleum Ministry and its subsidiary
industrial units will assume direct responsibility for several core operational
sectors:
- Fuel
Supply Management: Ensuring stable fuel distribution and
supply chains across transport networks.
- Logistics
and Support: Deploying transport and organizational
assets, with a primary focus on the Tehran metropolitan area.
- Public
Services: Coordinating hospitality and support
infrastructure for visiting delegations and attendees.
The minister called upon personnel across the oil, gas, and
petrochemical sectors to maintain production stability while supporting the
scheduled national events.
Official Ceremony Schedule
According to the official itinerary released by the ministry, the
national ceremonies are scheduled to take place across multiple provinces:
- Tehran
Province: Public funeral processions will be held
from Saturday, July 4, through Monday, July 6, 2026 (13 to 15 Tir 1405).
- Qom:
Ceremonies will proceed in the holy city of Qom on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
(16 Tir).
- Mashhad: The
final burial ceremony will take place at the Imam Reza Holy Shrine on
Thursday, July 9, 2026 (18 Tir).
Paknejad noted that the widespread participation of various social and
industrial sectors serves as a clear indication of national unity and
institutional continuity amid recent regional geopolitical challenges.