Iran's New Leader Skips His Father's Funeral, Raising Questions About His Power

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, did not attend his father's funeral Sunday—a striking absence at a major state ceremony. In Shia Islam, the leader's presence at such moments signals he holds real authority. His three brothers attended. Reports suggest he was injured in February strikes that killed his father, making observers wonder if he can hold power.