Three sons of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended public funeral prayers in Tehran on July 4 and 5 [1].
The gathering marks a pivotal moment of mourning and transition for the Iranian state following the assassination of its highest authority in February 2026 [3].
Masoud, Meysam, and Mostafa Khamenei joined the mourning ceremonies [1]. They were seen alongside top government and military figures, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, and IRGC head Gen. Ahmad Vahidi [1].
Despite the presence of his brothers, Mojtaba Khamenei did not attend the prayers [1]. The absence of Mojtaba, who has been viewed as a key figure in the leadership transition, stands out amid the high-level attendance of other state officials [1].
The public mourning prayers in Tehran follow the death of the Supreme Leader, who died in February 2026 [3]. The event served as a formal gathering for the Iranian political and military establishment to pay their respects to the deceased leader.
While the public prayers have concluded, the final burial is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026 [4].
“Three sons of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended public funeral prayers in Tehran.”
The visible presence of three of the late Supreme Leader's sons alongside the president and IRGC chief underscores a public display of unity. However, the absence of Mojtaba Khamenei is a notable detail for observers of Iranian internal politics, as his role in the succession and power structure is often scrutinized during periods of leadership transition.
