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Iranian Parliament Speaker Breaks Down at Khamenei Funeral Amid Skeptical Foreign Minister
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 4, 2026
What happened
At Ali Khamenei's funeral, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was seen crying while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appeared skeptical. Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader's son, was barred from attending due to security fears amid ongoing conflict.
- 01Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was visibly emotional at Ali Khamenei's funeral.
- 02Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi showed a skeptical expression beside Ghalibaf.
- 03Social media users mocked Ghalibaf's tears as insincere or theatrical.
- 04Mojtaba Khamenei was prevented from attending the funeral over Israeli assassination fears.
- 05Mojtaba has remained in hiding since the war began in February, communicating only in writing.
- 06Iranian officials claim Mojtaba is managing talks with Washington despite his absence.
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