Iranian President Raisi and Foreign Minister Araqchi Attacked by Hardliners at Khamenei Funeral

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were assaulted by hardline supporters opposed to negotiations with the United States during the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The attacks occurred on Monday, with the crowd attempting to topple Raisi while shouting "Death to the appeaser." Videos shared on social media and by Raisi's office showed him stumbling and confused as his security team extracted him from the crowd. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Araqchi, associated with the more moderate faction, was hit by a thrown stone and fled through an alley to escape the attackers. The assailants were seen waving flags, cursing Araqchi, and calling for his death. These incidents highlight internal tensions within Iran regarding the ongoing diplomatic negotiations with the U.S., taking place amid the high-profile funeral events for Khamenei.