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‘Weaker’? Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence from father’s funeral may signal diminished role for Iran’s Supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei remains in the shadow of his father. © Ahmad al-Rubaye, AFP Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was wounded in the US-Israeli air strikes that killed his father and wife – even at their week-long funeral ceremonies this week. While his injuries and the threat []
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Al-Monitor
· Jul 10, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei absence signals shifting role for Iran leader
The absence of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei from the funeral ceremonies of Ali Khamenei raised questions about his health and fear of assassination, as well as indicating he may perform a quite different function as number one compared with his all-powerful father. The balance of power between the office of the supreme leader and the IRGC has shifted, he told AFP. Brodsky described Mojtaba Khamenei as a weaker leader than his father but noted it took Ali Khamenei years to consolidate his authority after being named in 1989.
Hananya Naftali
· 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.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei remains absent as Iran continues funeral rites for late Supreme Leader
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, was again absent on the second day of the state funeral ceremonies for his late father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, fuelling continued speculation over his whereabouts and health condition. State funeral events continued on Sunday with large crowds attending mass prayers, where three of Ali Khamenei’s sons, Masoud, Meysam [] Mojtaba Khamenei remains absent as Iran continues funeral rites for late Supreme Leader
Utusan Malaysia
· 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.
Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
Khamenei's website shows burial plot of late supreme leader
Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in the country's holiest shrine, state media said, after huge crowds gathered for his funeral with his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei still hidden from public view. #iran #khamenei #middleeast #shrine #funeral 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran's funeral politics: Khamenei's burial becomes message to region and rivals
Iran's funeral politics: Khamenei's burial becomes message to region and rivals
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