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Son who succeeded slain Iranian leader Khamenei absent from funeral as 3 other sons appear

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July 5, 2026

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The son who succeeded Iran's slain leader wasn't at the funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four other family members on Sunday, while three other sons showed up and prayed beside the coffins.

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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

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.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 3, 2026

[Video] The remaining Iranian leadership is at Khamenei's funeral..

The remaining Iranian leadership is at Khamenei's funeral...except for Mojtaba his son.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

TEHRAN (Reuters) -- Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who succeeded him as Iran's supreme leader, did not make an appearance. State TV showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei praying behind the coffins laid ‌out in the vast courtyard of Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, a sprawling religious complex. Their father, alongside several other members of the family, was killed

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.

Investing.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Three sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

Three sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

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Related coverage for "Son who succeeded slain Iranian leader Khamenei absent from funeral as 3 other sons appear": Al Arabiya English — Ali Khamenei's Sons Attend Funeral in Tehran. Utusan Malaysia — Pemimpin Tertinggi Iran tidak hadir penghormatan terakhir bapa. Hananya Naftali — [Video] The remaining Iranian leadership is at Khamenei's funeral... The korea Herald News — Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor. Times of India — Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral. Investing.com — Three sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor