Three sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

In a visible show of devotion to the state, Iran has been holding a week of large funeral processions for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to reports referencing Reuters.

Three of Khamenei’s sons appeared at the ceremonies, reinforcing the family’s public role during the mourning period. However, the article says Khamenei’s successor—Mojtaba Khamenei—was not among those seen at the funeral events.

The coverage frames the appearances as part of the Islamic Republic’s wider effort to stage a high-profile set of public observances tied to the leadership transition after Khamenei’s death.