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Where is Mojtaba? Iran's new Supreme Leader skips father Ali Khamenei's funeral
During the state funeral prayers for his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and four family members, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, chose to remain out of the public eye. Citing security threats following an attack, his absence has sparked considerable speculation. As his brothers and key officials attended, eyes are turned towards Mojtaba's anticipated return amidst reports of personal injuries and ongoing security concerns.
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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.
BRICS News
· Jul 2, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend his father's funeral.
JUST IN: Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend his father's funeral.@BRICSNews
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 9, 2026
The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq
From Iran to Iraq, Ali Khamenei’s funeral carries strong symbolism and a message of unity for millions of Shia Muslims, whose leaders have different visions of religion and politics. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Reuters
· 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/
Al Bawaba
· Jul 7, 2026
Video: Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly secretly joined his father's funeral
ALBAWABA - Did Mojtaba Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, secretly join his father's funeral in Tehran? A question circulated online, and rumors spread after a controversial clip emerged from the ceremony...
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.
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Related coverage for "Where is Mojtaba? Iran's new Supreme Leader skips father Ali Khamenei's funeral": Hananya Naftali — [Video] The remaining Iranian leadership is at Khamenei's funeral... BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend his father's funeral.. Al Jazeera English — The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq. Reuters — LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei. Al Bawaba — Video: Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly secretly joined his father's funeral. Utusan Malaysia — Pemimpin Tertinggi Iran tidak hadir penghormatan terakhir bapa