A mysterious man was spotted at Khamenei’s funeral (image quality improved using artificial intelligence)
A masked figure seen at the funeral of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which has sparked speculation that his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei has finally made a public appearance, has been identified as the late leader’s great grandson.The mourner, who was seen in the front row helping to offer prayers for the assassinated Supreme Leader, was wearing a baseball cap and a black mask covering his face. Social media users have speculated that this person may be Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since the US-Israeli raid on February 28 that killed his father.
But the man is Mohammad Javad Khamenei, the great grandson of the slain Ayatollah, according to Iran International news agency Roknai.Javad Khamenei suffered severe injuries and severe burns to his face during the February 28 raids that killed his grandfather, according to reports. He is the son of Mustafa Khamenei, the eldest son of Ali Khamenei.American intelligence reports indicated that Mojtaba Khamenei was also severely disfigured in the same attack. The new supreme leader has not appeared in public nor issued any voice or audio message since taking office in March, sparking ongoing speculation about his condition and whereabouts.
The former supreme leader was buried on Thursday after a six-day ceremony that state media said attracted up to 43 million people across Iran and Iraq.Mojtaba Khamenei posted a written message on the Telegram application on Saturday in which he pledged to avenge his father’s killing, his first public message since the funeral.
