After the U.S.-Iran deal, speculation grows over Mojtaba Khamenei's first public appearance
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First reported by N12 · Jun 15, 2026
What happened
Iranian analysts say Mojtaba Khamenei may make his first public appearance at his father Ali Khamenei’s funeral events, which start in Tehran on July 4 and end in Mashhad on July 9. He has remained in hiding since his appointment and after being wounded in the same strike that killed his father. The possible appearance is being watched as a sign of his health, leadership style, and Iran’s postwar stability.
- 01Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession begins in Tehran on July 4 and ends in Mashhad on July 9.
- 02Mojtaba Khamenei may appear publicly for the first time at the funeral events.
- 03He has not been seen in public since becoming supreme leader.
- 04He is reportedly hiding for fear of assassination attempts and was wounded in the strike that killed his father.
- 05Observers say the appearance could reveal his health and leadership plans after the war.
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