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Khamenei Buried as Son's Absence Raises Questions

Khamenei Buried as Son's Absence Raises Questions

The burial marked the end of six days of mourning, with chants of 'Death to America' and banners threatening President Trump.

Mojtaba's absence has raised concerns about a potential power vacuum or shift in Iran's leadership structure, with analysts suggesting he may perform a different function than his father.

The succession comes at a critical time as Iran faces renewed hostilities with the U.S. and internal economic pressures.

State media broadcast the funeral extensively, but the new supreme leader remained hidden.

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Ali Khamenei
Cleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026 (1939–2026)
Mojtaba Khamenei
Cleric and 3rd Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Mashhad
Capital city of Razavi Khorasan Province, and second largest city in Iran
Imam Reza Shrine
Shrine in Mashhad, Iranian national heritage site