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Mossad Poll Mocks Iran Over Missing Mojtaba Khamenei Ahead of Funeral

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Mossad Poll Mocks Iran Over Missing Mojtaba Khamenei Ahead of Funeral
75% right-leaning
Center 1Right 3

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 21 hours ago

What happened

Ahead of Ali Khamenei's state funeral in Tehran, Mossad's Persian Twitter poll mocks the absence of Mojtaba Khamenei, the designated successor, with 80% saying he "does not exist." Reports indicate Mojtaba was severely wounded in a U.S.-Israeli strike and has not appeared publicly since. The funeral will run from July 6 to 9, but security concerns likely prevent Mojtaba's attendance, highlighting regime vulnerabilities.

  • 01Mossad's Persian Twitter poll claims 80% believe Mojtaba Khamenei "does not exist."
  • 02Mojtaba has not been seen publicly since reportedly being injured in a February 28 strike.
  • 03Ali Khamenei's state funeral starts July 6 in Tehran and continues until July 9.
  • 04Iranian authorities reportedly cannot guarantee Mojtaba's security at the funeral.
  • 05The funeral includes ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad.
  • 06Iranian President urges large public turnout to show regime strength.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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Mojtaba KhameneiMasoud PezeshkianAli Khamenei
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Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew40 minutes ago
Mossad Poll Mocks Iran Over Missing Mojtaba Khamenei Ahead of Funeral
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Commander Appears Publicly for First Time Since Khamenei Assassination
Now 14Right · Hebrew5 hours ago
Iran Begins Funeral Procession for Ali Khamenei Amid Security Warnings and Uncertainty Over Mojtaba's Appearance
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago
Iranian Supreme Leader's Son Barred From Leading Funeral Over Assassination Fears
WallaCenter · Hebrew17 hours ago
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Likely to Skip Father’s Funeral Over Security Concerns
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew18 hours ago
Iran Bars Mojtaba Khamenei From Public Funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Over Security Fears
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew18 hours ago
Iran Bars Mojtaba Khamenei From Public Funeral of Assassinated Leader Ali Khamenei
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew21 hours ago
Uncertainty Surrounds Mojtaba Khamenei's Attendance at Ayatollah's Funeral Amid Health and Leadership Questions

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