Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor
The funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader was marked by the presence of his sons and calls for revenge, while the new successor remained absent.
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While senior officials were present, the new supreme leader was absent from the proceedings. Coverage from PBS and BBC News emphasizes the absence of the successor, who remains in hiding.
The New York Times reports that mourners chanted for "revenge" during funeral prayers, while Al Jazeera examined the religious and political messaging of the event. Future developments depend on the emergence of the new supreme leader from hiding and the implications of the political messaging highlighted during the funeral.
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Mourners Chant ‘Revenge’ at Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader The New York Times · 90d ago broke it first
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Who attended the funeral?
Three of Khamenei's sons and senior officials attended the services.
Was the new supreme leader present?
No, according to PBS and BBC News, the new supreme leader was absent and remains in hiding.
What was the atmosphere among mourners?
The New York Times reports that mourners chanted 'revenge' during the funeral prayers.
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