Khamenei’s sons attend funeral without top commander as crowds call for Trump’s death

At the funeral ceremony of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, the proceedings took a dramatic turn when speakers called for the death of the United States President. Large crowds responded with chants of ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’, creating a charged atmosphere at the state funeral. Iran’s President and the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force were both present at the ceremony, whilst Khamenei’s sons were photographed in tears during the proceedings.

Notably absent from the high-profile event was Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader’s son and a figure widely expected to play a significant role in Iran’s power structure. His non-appearance at such a prominent state occasion raised questions about the internal dynamics of Iran’s leadership transition, coming at a critical moment for the country’s political future.

The funeral demonstration underscores the continued anti-Western rhetoric that dominates official Iranian discourse. Despite assertions from former US President Donald Trump that he would support those opposing Iran’s regime, such pledges have done little to stem what appears to be an intensification of the government’s crackdown on dissent within the country. The contrast between international pressure and domestic suppression highlights the challenges facing any potential resistance movement within Iran.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.