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July 5, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei Remains Absent from Funeral Amid Calls for Revenge
- Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared at his father's funeral, raising speculation about his safety after being injured in an airstrike.
- Funeral attendees chanted for revenge against the U.S. and Israel, reflecting heightened tensions following the recent conflict.
- Top Iranian officials attended the funeral, signaling a show of unity, while discussions with the U.S. regarding the war are currently on hold.
3 Sources
- Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successorJul 5, 2026 at 7:15 AM · Reuters
- Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successorJul 5, 2026 at 11:25 AM · CNBC
- Calls for revenge as senior Iranian officials appear in public for supreme leader's funeralJul 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM · Independent