N12 journalist Asaf Rozentzweig reports, citing Iranian sources, that the person seen with a covered face at the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been identified as Muhammad Javad Khamenei, the eldest grandson. The report says he suffered burns on his face in the attack that killed his grandfather, and that earlier speculation had suggested the figure was Mojtaba Khamenei.
The identification of the covered-face figure at the funeral of Ali Khamenei has been confirmed by Israeli media. N12 journalist Asaf Rozentzweig reported Saturday evening, citing Iranian sources, that the figure is Muhammad Javad Khamenei, the eldest grandson of the late Supreme Leader and son of Mostafa Khamenei. According to the report, he suffered burns on his face during the attack that killed his grandfather, and appeared with his face covered as a result. Earlier speculation had suggested the figure was Mojtaba Khamenei, the designated successor, who has not been seen in public since the attack. The Zioneer reported earlier on Saturday that Iranian sources had identified the figure as Muhammad Javad Khamenei; the new report from N12 provides additional details on his identity and condition.
2 developments
- StrongUnverified reports: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appeared at father's funeral events
- DevelopingEsmail Qaani documented at Khamenei's funeral, N12 reports
- StrongAhmadinejad attends Khamenei's funeral in first public appearance since war, amid NYT allegations
- DevelopingIran's top three leaders attend Khamenei's funeral, N12 reports
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