XKThe Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was notably absent from his father's funeral, while high-ranking officials attended the ceremony alongside thousands of mourners. His three sons—Masoud, Mostafa, and Meysam—participated in the event, along with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Revolutionary Guard Chief Ahmad Vahidi. Speculation about Khamenei's absence has intensified since he hasn't been seen publicly since his appointment in early March, with rumors linking it to injuries from recent U.S.-Israel air strikes that killed his father. Official Iranian authorities claim between 12–20 million people are expected to attend the mourning ceremonies, which they call the 'century’s funeral.' Khamenei's body is currently being held at the Grand Mosalla complex in Tehran, with funeral rites led by prominent Shia cleric Jafar Sobhani.
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