Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei told officials he wishes to attend the funeral of his father, the late Ali Khamenei, on July 9 and recite the prayer over his body, according to The New York Times. However, security officials have rejected the idea, fearing Israel may attempt to assassinate him or track him to his hiding place.
The New York Times reports that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei expressed a desire to participate in his father's funeral and recite the funeral prayer, but security officials rejected the proposal over concerns that Israel might attempt to assassinate him or track his movements. The report, citing two IRGC members and a person involved in planning the funeral, adds a new detail to the evolving story of the funeral arrangements. Earlier on Saturday, The Zioneer reported that Khamenei was expected to skip the funeral over security fears. The funeral is scheduled for July 9 at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, with security officials citing the risk of assassination or surveillance as the reason for blocking the plan.
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