Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei’s dayslong funeral
Summary
A powerful Iranian general, Ahmad Vahidi, has come out of hiding as Tehran prepares for the multi-day funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Vahidi is involved in Iran’s tough stance on ending the ongoing war with the United States and is connected to Khamenei’s successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who remains hidden after being wounded in the same attack.Key Facts
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, died in an Israeli airstrike.
- Tehran is holding a multi-day funeral for Khamenei starting Saturday.
- General Ahmad Vahidi, leader in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, emerged from hiding and attended funeral planning meetings.
- Vahidi has not been publicly seen since early February, before the current Iran war began.
- Vahidi is a key figure in Iran’s negotiations over ending the war with the United States.
- Khamenei’s successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, remains in hiding due to injuries from the February airstrikes.
- Funeral ceremonies included traditional Shiite practices and symbolic flags from religious shrines.
- Mourners included families of those who died in previous conflicts with Iran.
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