Mojtaba Khamenei

Millions gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Ali Khamenei, with public calls for the killing of Donald Trump. Poet Mohammad Rasouli explicitly demanded Trump's death during the ceremony. Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed as the new supreme leader, has not appeared publicly in three months.

Funeral processions began for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei months after his death in a U.S. airstrike. The new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was absent, and a senior Iranian official denied reports of his injury or disfigurement in the attack. NBC News reported the absence and denial.

Millions in Tehran joined a funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israel airstrikes in February. His son Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader, has not publicly appeared since his March appointment, while three of his brothers were present at the funeral.

The funeral procession for Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with state television reporting on the event. Authorities anticipated large crowds similar to those for his predecessor decades ago, and attention is focused on his son Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since assuming power.

Senior Iranian officials and family members of the new supreme leader attended funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as crowds chanted calls for revenge against the U.S. and Israel. The new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains in hiding after being wounded in an airstrike. The U.S. is negotiating with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program.

Mojtaba Khamenei, son and successor of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, did not attend the second day of ceremonies honoring his father. He has remained out of public view since being wounded in a strike that killed his father.

Iran’s top officials attended funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, while his son Mojtaba Khamenei remained hidden. The event included calls for the killing of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as Iran negotiates with the U.S. over ending the war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei shares his martyred leader’s positive view of China, according to Tehran’s ambassador in Beijing. The ambassador noted that while Iran would charge service fees for vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, China might receive special treatment due to its friendly status.

Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended his funeral, while Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded him as Iran's supreme leader, did not appear. State media showed Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud Khamenei praying at the funeral held in Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, with earlier reports indicating Mojtaba may have been advised against attending by Revolutionary Guard leaders.

Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei did not attend his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, while three other sons prayed beside the coffin during ceremonies in Tehran. State media showed processions for the former leader’s remains, which will be taken to Shia sites in Iraq.

Three sons of Iran’s late Ayatollah Khamenei appeared at the funeral, but Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remained absent. The coffin was displayed outdoors alongside those of his daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and 14-month-old granddaughter.

Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin at a Tehran funeral, but Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded him as supreme leader, did not attend. State TV showed Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud Khamenei praying at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla.

Iran's top officials and family members of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended funeral prayers in Tehran, signaling a shift in public confidence amid ongoing tensions. The event included calls for the killing of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli leaders, while Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained in hiding after being wounded in an airstrike.

Ali Khamenei’s sons Masoud, Meysam, and Mostafa attended funeral prayers for the late Iranian supreme leader in Tehran. Mojtaba Khamenei, another son, did not participate due to security concerns over reported Israeli threats. Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also attended the ceremony.

Iran's funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family, attended by global dignitaries, highlight the country's resilience and unity amid US-Israeli efforts to destabilize it. The event underscores Iran's ability to maintain internal cohesion and international ties despite external aggression.

Iranian security prevented Mojtaba Khamenei from performing funeral rites over his father Ali Khamenei's body at the state funeral in Mashhad on July 9, citing fears Israel would strike again. The reason given for the restriction was that Mojtaba was 'probably gay.'

Iran has begun six-day state funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed four months after the US-Israel war on Iran started. Millions are expected to attend in Tehran, with global dignitaries including Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, while attention focuses on new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s potential public appearance.

Iran officials reportedly blocked the supreme leader's request to perform burial rites for his father Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba Khamenei's public absence from the funeral is said to be fueling conservative infighting, with fears Israel could target him if he attends.

Iran is preparing a six-day funeral for Ali Khamenei, intended as a display of national power and resistance. The event, organized by first vice-president Mohammad Reza Aref, will feature a procession through Iraqi Shia cities. Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali Khamenei's son and successor, is absent due to injuries from a US-Israeli strike, while Israel's defense minister has threatened him.

Iran is holding a six-day funeral for Ali Khamenei, intended as a display of national power and resilience. The funeral will include a procession through Iraqi Shia cities. Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, is not attending due to injuries from the attack that killed his father.

The funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a February 28 strike during a war with the U.S. and Israel, will begin in Tehran with a multi-day procession through Iran and Iraq, culminating in his burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. The ceremony includes stops in Qom and Karbala and follows a delayed mourning period amid ongoing conflict and recent protests.

A powerful Iranian Revolutionary Guard general, Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, has appeared publicly for the first time since February 2026 as Tehran prepares for the dayslong funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The funeral, starting Saturday, will transport Khamenei's body to cities in Iran and Iraq, with state media showing mourning ceremonies near his former home and at his compound.

Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, a key figure in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, reappeared publicly as Tehran prepared for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The funeral will involve a casket draped with a symbolic red flag and will be held across Iran and Iraq, with mourning rituals including scarves tossed toward the coffin.

A powerful general, Ahmad Vahidi, of Iran's Revolutionary Guard reappeared publicly as Tehran prepared for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The funeral, beginning Saturday, includes ceremonies with symbolic elements like a red flag bearing 'Ya Hussein' and will transport Khamenei's body to cities in Iran and Iraq.

Iran filed a protest at the United Nations after Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to assassinate Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Iran's UN ambassador accused Israel of normalizing 'state terrorism' and implicated the United States in past assassinations of Iranian officials, while criticizing the Security Council for enabling Israeli impunity.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei against claims that he did not approve the US memorandum of understanding. Pezeshkian stated that if Khamenei had prohibited negotiations, Iran would have complied, following controversy over Khamenei's 'different view' on the agreement.

Mojtaba Khamenei, who has spent his career behind the scenes, has been named Iran's new supreme leader following his father Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israeli airstrike. He faces the challenge of leading Iran amid limited public visibility.

Iran's leadership has transitioned to a group of military, theocratic, and civilian figures following the death of Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli airstrike. Mojtaba Khamenei was named supreme leader, but his influence remains unclear. US President Donald Trump described the new leadership as 'smart' and 'very rational'.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Israel against threatening Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, following comments by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz who said Khamenei was 'marked for death.' Araghchi referenced the Islamabad MoU and stated Iran would respond to any threats against its people and leadership.

Iran is conducting a social media influence campaign to sway Americans and undermine President Donald Trump's nuclear deal efforts, according to experts. The campaign uses centralized digital proxies to project control after leadership changes, including the February U.S. strikes that targeted Iranian leadership and the June 17 peace deal signed in Versailles.

Shiite Muslims worldwide observed Ashoura, a holy day commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, amid ongoing wars in Iran and Lebanon. The day follows months of conflict, including an Israeli airstrike that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Hezbollah-led battles in Lebanon, with Ashoura coinciding with Khamenei's funeral and efforts by displaced Lebanese to return home.

A former member of Iran’s negotiating team revealed claims of secret correspondence from the supreme leader, alleging the team overstepped its mandate. The interview led to threats of prosecution and dismissal from parliament.

Iran signed a memorandum of understanding with the Trump administration to end a war that began earlier this year, declaring it a major victory over the U.S. Iranian hard-liners, however, are pushing for tougher terms in the agreement.

Vice President JD Vance postponed a planned trip to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks due to logistical challenges, with potential ties to tensions over a shaky ceasefire in Lebanon. Iran's Supreme Leader authorized direct U.S. negotiations, while conflicting statements from Israeli and Lebanese officials highlighted regional tensions.

The U.S. announced it is lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to allow ship traffic, which had been halted since the start of the war. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei praised the agreement with the U.S., attributing it to President Trump's 'desperation.'

Vice President JD Vance defends the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ending military operations, countering criticism that sanctions relief provides Iran with economic support. The 14-point agreement includes sanctions relief, a $300 billion reconstruction plan, and a 60-day pause in military operations to address Iran's nuclear program. Critics, including Senator Bill Cassidy, argue the deal is a major concession.

Vice President JD Vance defended the 14-point U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that temporarily ends the war in Iran and reopens the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days. The deal includes sanctions relief for Iran, a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan, and U.S. efforts to secure a permanent end to Iran’s nuclear program, despite criticism from Republicans like Senator Bill Cassidy, who called it a major foreign policy failure.

Still-missing Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized in-person meetings with the US to finalize a peace deal, according to a report. Talks could start this weekend.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei authorized a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. despite his reservations, following assurances from President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior officials that Iran's rights and the 'Resistance Front' would be protected.

The DOJ is investigating JPMorgan and Citigroup regarding money flows linked to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei through the US. The probe focuses on financial trails connected to Khamenei.