Iran's New Leader Hasn't Been Seen Since Taking Over

Iran's New Leader Hasn't Been Seen Since Taking Over

Iran's new top leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, took power after his father died in military strikes in February. He hasn't appeared in public since and skipped his father's funeral—major ceremonies across several cities. Officials say he was hurt in those strikes but won't explain how badly. In Iran's system, a leader showing up to important ceremonies proves he's in control. His absence worries people about whether he's truly in charge.

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