Will Iran’s Supreme Leader finally come out of hiding for funeral of his father?
As Islamic Republic prepares for burial of Ali Khameni, speculation surrounds his son, Mojtaba, the regime’s new ruler
Assessment
The funeral of Ali Khameni, father of Iran's Supreme Leader, raises a question about the leader's public visibility. Attention is also shifting to Mojtaba, described as the regime's new ruler. The event offers a rare potential glimpse into leadership dynamics and succession within Iran's opaque political structure, where public appearances carry strategic weight.