Ali Khamenei's three sons attended his funeral in Tehran, while Mojtaba Khamenei, his successor as Iran's supreme leader, notably skipped the ceremonies without public explanation.
Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly since being appointed supreme leader
Jul 05, 2026
03:34 pm
What's the storyThe funeral of Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was attended by his three sons, Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud. However, their brother and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was notably absent.
The absence is particularly striking as Mojtaba succeeded his father as Iran's supreme leader in March.
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