Iran’s leader was killed in February. The country will finally bury him.
Iran prepares for the burial of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February.
📍 Where it landed
Huge crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. There were reports that Iran feared Israel could kill Mojtaba Khamenei if he attended his father's funeral.
Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
Iran is holding the funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Large crowds have gathered for the event, which follows the leader's death in February.
Coverage from The New York Times, NBC News, and The Washington Post emphasizes the scale of the public turnout and the timing of the burial. The Times of Israel highlights concerns that Israel could target Mojtaba Khamenei if he attends his father's funeral.
Attention remains on whether the new Supreme Leader will attend the services given the reported security risks.
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The reporting (4)
- Iran said to fear Israel could kill Mojtaba Khamenei if he attends father’s funeral The Times of Israel · 48d ago
- Will the New Supreme Leader Attend His Father’s Funeral? The New York Times · 48d ago
- Huge crowds turn out in Tehran for funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei NBC News · 48d ago
- Iran’s leader was killed in February. The country will finally bury him. The Washington Post · 48d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
When did the Supreme Leader die?
According to The Washington Post, he was killed in February.
Where is the funeral taking place?
NBC News reports that crowds have gathered in Tehran for the funeral.
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei?
The Times of Israel identifies him as the son of the deceased leader.
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