Three of Khamenei’s sons join mass mourning in Tehran, but not his successor 05.07.2026

Funeral ceremonies for the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued for a second day in Tehran, with three of his children attending the prayers. Notably, his son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not yet appeared at the proceedings. The atmosphere in Tehran remains charged with defiance, as mourners and politicians have called for "blood vengeance" following Khamenei's death in joint US-Israeli strikes in late February. Amidst this unrest, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump in Washington to discuss Iran and a new security agreement. This funeral follows the historic 1989 ceremony for Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, which saw massive crowds and significant chaos. As the six-day commemoration continues, the regional tension remains high while international efforts for peace deals in Gaza and Iran face ongoing challenges.
















