Khamenei's other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding
Summary
Iran held funeral prayers for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in a recent attack that also killed other top officials and sparked a war. Iran’s new supreme leader, believed to have been wounded, has not appeared publicly, while Iranian crowds called for revenge against the U.S. and Israel amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.Key Facts
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, was killed in an attack on February 28, along with other top officials.
- His sons and other top Iranian officials appeared publicly at the funeral in Tehran, signaling they feel safe.
- The new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly hiding and has not appeared at the ceremonies, likely due to injuries.
- Crowds at the funeral chanted anti-American and anti-Israel slogans and called for revenge, including targeting U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and political leaders, including those negotiating with the U.S., attended the funeral.
- The event occurred amid ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S. about ending the war and dealing with Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. president spoke simultaneously at a U.S. event celebrating the country’s founding, mentioning military successes related to Iran.
- Threats and tensions remain high between Iran and the U.S., with past incidents including the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani ordered by President Trump.
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