Khamenei's Son Absent From Tehran Funeral, Deepening Succession Uncertainty

Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear at his father's funeral procession in Tehran on July 6, Reuters reported. The Supreme Leader's son has long been discussed as a potential successor, though he holds no formal office. His absence—whether logistical, precautionary, or deliberate—will be scrutinized by Iranian factions and foreign governments as the Assembly of Experts prepares to select the next Supreme Leader from qualified senior clerics.