According to Iranian reports, the person seen with a covered face at the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei this week has been identified as Muhammad Javad Khamenei, the eldest grandson. The reports say he suffered burns on his face in the attack that killed his grandfather. Earlier speculation had suggested the figure was Mojtaba Khamenei, the designated successor.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the speculation surrounding the identity of a covered-face figure at the funeral of Ali Khamenei. Iranian reports now identify that figure as Muhammad Javad Khamenei, the eldest grandson, who was reportedly burned in the attack that killed the supreme leader. The reports also note that initial rumors had suggested the figure was Mojtaba Khamenei, the designated successor.
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