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Three Sons of Iran's Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Appear at Funeral; Mojtaba Khamenei Not Seen
State TV showed three sons praying behind the coffins as authorities plan to mobilize millions for days of mourning and processions.
- On Sunday, three sons of late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, but newly named supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear at the public ceremony.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four family members were killed in a February 28 airstrike by the United States and Israel, with the funerals serving as a moment for Iranian authorities to demonstrate resilience after five weeks of war.
- The Iranian metro network clocked 7 million trips as mourners flocked to the centre to pay respects, while Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to appear publicly, fueling speculation about injuries he sustained in the attack.
- Army commander Amir Hatami vowed to Mojtaba Khamenei that he "will not let go of the collar of those who killed" the late leader, as officials claim the new supreme leader was wounded in the strikes.
- The funeral procession continues to Qom on Tuesday, Iraq on Wednesday, and Mashhad on Thursday, while officials stated they "do not have peace with America and will not recognise Israel" amid the shaky ceasefire.
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Millions of Iranians have paid their respects to the mortal remains of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Among the Iranians who have come there are three sons of Khamenei, but not Mojtaba, the son who succeeded him in the Iranian dictatorship. Three of his sons prayed next to his coffin and the other four ... Continue reading "Without trace of the successor of Ayatollah Khamenei also at his funeral, which his three brothers do attend"
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Millions mourn for slain Iranian supreme leader
Millions of Iranians have begun eight days of mourning for their former supreme leader.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Le Journal de Quebec
Le Journal de QuebecMost of Iran's senior officials were gathered on Sunday in Tehran for the great prayer organized in tribute to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
·Montreal, Canada
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