Rome, Jul. 4 (LaPresse) – Iranian sources told the New York Times that Mojtaba Khamenei wishes to attend his father Ali Khamenei’s burial on July 9. The report was also picked up by the Times of Israel. It is not clear whether the new Supreme Leader will make a public appearance during the funeral, which is expected to last several days. Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have expressed the desire to attend, but the request has reportedly been rejected so far due to fears that Israel could attempt to assassinate him or track him down wherever he is. The New York Times highlighted his absence from the memorial for his wife, who was killed along with his teenage son and other relatives in Israeli and U.S. strikes on the first day of the war. The article states that Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence is fueling doubts about whether he is actually leading Iran.
Iran, media: Mojtaba Khamenei wants to attend his father’s burial on July 9
Rome, Jul. 4 (LaPresse) – Iranian sources told the New York Times that Mojtaba Khamenei wishes to attend his father Ali Khamenei’s burial on July 9. The report was also picked up by the Times of Israel. It is not clear whether the new Supreme Leader will make a public appearance during the funeral, which is expected to last several days. Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have expressed the desire to attend, but the request has reportedly been rejected so far due to fears that Israel could attempt to assassinate him or track him down wherever he is. The New York Times highlighted his absence from the memorial for his wife, who was killed along with his teenage son and other relatives in Israeli and U.S. strikes on the first day of the war. The article states that Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence is fueling doubts about whether he is actually leading Iran.
