Mojtaba Khamenei Skips Father's Funeral as Iran's Elite Gather
TL;DR
Mojtaba Khamenei did not attend his father Ali Khamenei's funeral as senior regime figures, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, joined thousands in Tehran. The absence has fueled speculation about Mojtaba's health since his March appointment, while funeral ceremonies unfold across Tehran, Qom and Iraq with millions expected to participate.
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