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Calls for killing of Trump at funeral of Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei

New supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei still absent from public view as his three brothers stand beside father’s coffin

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Iran's unseen leader remains in the shadows

The images emerging from Tehran are striking. Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black have gathered at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla for the funeral and lying in state of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his assassination on February 28, the first day of joint US-Israeli strikes on…

France 24 · Jul 5

Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not successor Mojtaba

Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who has succeeded him as Iran's supreme leader, ​did not make ‌an appearance.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 5

Calls for revenge as senior Iranian officials appear in public for supreme leader's funeral

Iran’s top officials and brothers of the country’s new supreme leader have emerged into public view to attend the funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling confidence in their safety as Iran pushes back on U.S. demands in negotiations to permanently end the war

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Three of slain Iran leader's sons at funeral, not his successor

TEHRAN - Three sons of slain Iranian leader ‌Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who succeeded him as Iran's supreme leader, did not make an appearance.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5

Khamenei's three sons attend funeral prayers; successor Mojtaba remains absent on Day 2

Iran mourned Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in a February 28 airstrike, with prayers and public ceremonies in Tehran. His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was notably absent, reportedly injured in the same attack. Millions are expected to pay their respects as the nation grapples with calls for revenge and…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

Successor in hiding? Three of Ali Khamenei's sons attend funeral, Mojtaba skips

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…

The Times of India · Jul 5

'One shot and we can take them all out': Trump on Iranian leadership at Ali Khamenei's funeral

US President Donald Trump claimed Washington could eliminate Iran's leadership with a single strike but is keeping diplomatic channels open. He expressed surprise at public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, suggesting "fake tears." Iran's embassy in Armenia sharply criticized Trump's remarks. Meanwhile, Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

'One shot can take them all out': Trump says Iran leaders are within reach

US President Donald Trump said Iran's leaders were all within reach at the funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, claiming "One shot [and we can take them all out]" but insisting he would not act because Washington still needed someone to negotiate with, as talks between the…

The Times of India · Jul 5

Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran Supreme Leader missing from father's funeral ceremonies

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has yet to make a public appearance as thousands of mourners gather in Tehran for the funeral ceremonies of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raising fresh questions over his whereabouts, health and who is leading the country. The ceremonies entered their second day on…

The Times of India · Jul 5