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Masked Man at Ali Khamenei's Funeral Identified as His Severely Injured Grandson
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 hours ago
What happened
At Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran, a masked man initially rumored to be his son was identified as his severely injured grandson, Mohammad Jawad Khamenei, who survived the deadly February 28 attack on the family.
- 01Ali Khamenei and several family members were killed in a February 28 attack in Iran.
- 02A masked young man appeared at the funeral, sparking international speculation about his identity.
- 03Western media speculated the man was Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali Khamenei's son and heir.
- 04Iranian media confirmed the man is Mohammad Jawad Khamenei, the late leader's grandson.
- 05Mohammad Jawad was severely injured in the attack and wore a mask to protect and conceal his wounds.
- 06His presence at the funeral symbolized the family's suffering alongside the coffin of a young victim.
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