Sons of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei attend funeral, but Mojtaba is absent
Summary
Three sons of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei appeared at his funeral, but his designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was not present, possibly due to security concerns. The funeral events include a large public mourning in Tehran and a procession through important religious sites in Iran and Iraq, while calls for revenge against the U.S. and Israel were heard.Key Facts
- Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former Supreme Leader, was killed in an air strike on February 28.
- His sons Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud appeared publicly at his funeral ceremony in Tehran.
- Mojtaba Khamenei, his successor, has not been seen publicly since being appointed in March, likely for safety reasons due to threats.
- The funeral includes public prayers, large crowds, and government-organized processions with transport, food, and lodging provided.
- Mourners chanted slogans against the United States and Israel, reflecting calls for revenge.
- The coffin will be taken to Shia holy sites in Iraq (Karbala and Najaf) and to major cities in Iran (Qom and Mashhad) for burial.
- Tens of millions of metro rides were reported in Tehran during the days of mourning, indicating widespread public participation.
- High-ranking Iranian political and military leaders attended the funeral ceremonies.
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