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Brodsky
Coverage of Brodsky in the Nexus archive.
- Mojtaba Khamenei absence signals shifting role for Iran leader
Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from Ali Khamenei's funeral raised questions about his health and potential assassination fears, suggesting a possible shift in his role compared to his father. Analysis indicates a changing balance of power between the supreme leader's office and the IRGC, with Mojtaba described as a weaker leader than Ali Khamenei, who took years to consolidate authority after 1989.