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Ali Khamenei's 3 Sons Attend Funeral In Tehran, Successor Mojtaba Missing

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July 5, 2026

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Ali Khamenei's 3 Sons Attend Funeral In Tehran, Successor Mojtaba Missing

State television showed three of Ali Khamenei's sons, Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei, standing behind their father's coffin during funeral prayers at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla

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Reuters

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· Jul 9, 2026

LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei

Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Pemimpin Tertinggi Iran tidak hadir penghormatan terakhir bapa

TEHERAN: Pemimpin Tertinggi Iran yang baharu, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei dilaporkan tidak menghadirkan diri dalam upacara penghormatan terakhir bapanya, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei semalam. Sebaliknya, hanya tiga anak lelaki kepada bekas pemimpin Iran itu yang terkorban itu hadir. Mereka ialah abangnya, Mostafa dan dua adiknya, Meysam serta Masoud Khamenei. Ketiga-tiga anak lelaki itu menyertai solat jenazah di ... Read more The post Pemimpin Tertinggi Iran tidak hadir penghormatan terakhir bapa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Times of India

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· Jul 4, 2026

Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral

Iran mourned its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with funeral ceremonies in Tehran, where his coffin was displayed alongside that of his 14-month-old granddaughter, killed in an Israeli airstrike. The event also honored other family members, including his son-in-law and daughter. Thousands gathered for prayers, with traditional practices observed. The funeral procession is expected to span several days and locations, including neighboring Iraq.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Ali Khamenei's Sons Attend Funeral in Tehran

Footage shows the three sons of slain Iranian leader Ali Khamenei — Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud Khamenei — joining mass mourners in Tehran. His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, did not make an appearance. #Iran

Latestly.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Why Mojtaba Khamenei Did Not Attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from the funeral of his father, Ali Khamenei, has fuelled speculation over his condition. While three of Ali Khamenei's sons attended the ceremony in Tehran, Mojtaba did not appear publicly. Reports suggest he was injured in the US-Israeli strikes that killed his father, though Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed his condition.

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iraq holds funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

An official funeral ceremony was held Tuesday night for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Najaf International airport in Iraq. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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Related coverage for "Ali Khamenei's 3 Sons Attend Funeral In Tehran, Successor Mojtaba Missing": Reuters — LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei. Utusan Malaysia — Pemimpin Tertinggi Iran tidak hadir penghormatan terakhir bapa. Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. Al Arabiya English — Ali Khamenei's Sons Attend Funeral in Tehran. Latestly.com — Why Mojtaba Khamenei Did Not Attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral. Associated Press — Iraq holds funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei