Three sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor
Summary
Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and family members during the funeral procession, though his successor son Mojtaba was absent, reportedly due to injuries from the attack that killed the leader.
Key Points
- Three sons of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin during the funeral but Mojtaba Khamenei, the successor, was absent.
- Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly suffered injuries from the attack that killed his father and other family members.
- Massive funeral processions were held in Tehran with millions participating, including ceremonies in religious cities Qom, Najaf, Kerbala, and Mashhad.
- A ceasefire is in place after a US and Israeli attack, with peace talks paused during the funeral events.
