Khamenei Funeral in Tehran

Iran holds massive funeral ceremonies as succession questions swirl.

Thousands mourn slain Iranian leader

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

Sons of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei attend funeral, but Mojtaba is absent

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Iran began a dayslong funeral in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose burial was delayed for months after he was killed with family members in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28. His body lay in state as senior clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and large crowds attended ceremonies expected to run through a week. Three sons — Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud — appeared at funeral prayers, while his son and successor, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, remained absent from public view.

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