Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral

BBC World Sunday 05 July 2026, 12:29 UTC 1 min read

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Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba is conspicuously absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, amid speculation about his condition.

Iran (LOCATION) Ali Khamenei's (PERSON) Mojtaba (PERSON)

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