Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend Ayatollah's funeral
Mojtaba Khamenei was absent from his father's funeral in Iran, fueling speculation about his safety and status following recent regional conflicts. The funeral ceremonies for the late supreme leader are expected to draw millions of attendees.
Why it matters
The succession and stability of Iran's leadership are critical factors in Middle Eastern geopolitics and ongoing peace negotiations.
Leaders including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were in attendance for the former supreme leader's funeral, but Mojtaba Khamenei was absent./SCREENGRAB
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