Three Sons of Iran's Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Appear at Funeral; Mojtaba Khamenei Not Seen
State TV showed three of Ali Khamenei’s sons at the funeral, while Mojtaba’s absence fueled questions about his condition and whereabouts.
- On Monday, July 6, 2026, massive crowds gathered in Tehran for a funeral procession honoring slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with authorities expecting 15–20 million participants across the week-long ceremonies.
- Khamenei's death in a February 28 airstrike by U.S. and Israeli forces triggered the current conflict; his son Mojtaba Khamenei was named successor but has not appeared publicly since the attack.
- Security officials reportedly barred Mojtaba from attending over fears Israel could target him or determine his location; sources indicate his face was disfigured and he suffered significant leg injuries in the strike.
- Millions participated in ceremonies, with the Iranian metro network recording 7 million trips from late Saturday to Sunday morning; mourners chanted for revenge against the United States and Israel throughout.
- Processions continue across Iran and Iraq, culminating in a July 9 burial in Mashhad near the Imam Reza shrine, as the regime attempts to project continuity while the new leader remains absent amid Israeli threats.
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The rage against the United States explodes on the third day of Ali Khamenei's funeral: in Tehran thousands of people accompanied the funeral procession by demanding revenge against Donald Trump. Among burnt flags, anti-Use cartels and slogans against Israel, the ceremony has also become a proof of political force for Iranian leadership. The coffin of the former Supreme Guide, killed in the joint attacks of the United States and Israel, will be …
Iran completely closed Tehran's airspace on Monday, July 6, 2026 as part of the funeral procession of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran 'Supreme Leader' Skips His Dad Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral
The "supreme leader" of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, was notably absent from funeral events for his father and predecessor Ali Khamenei this weekend – an absence emphasized by the presence of three of his brothers. The post Iran ‘Supreme Leader’ Skips His Dad Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral appeared first on Breitbart.
Iran's New Supreme Leader Missed His Father's Funeral. Reports Say It Could Be Due To Assassination Fears Or Not Show His Wounds
Three sons of the Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed next to his coffin Sunday, but the son who was anointed as his successor, Mojtaba, was absent.
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