- Mojtaba Khamenei, named supreme leader after his father's assassination, has been largely unseen — officials say he's injured and working behind the scenes, which is making people uneasy.
- Funeral rituals leaned on other family members to represent the ruling household, highlighting how family ties are used to signal continuity.
- His close relationship with the Revolutionary Guards and limited religious standing fuel questions about how stable and visible Iran’s leadership will be amid renewed hostilities and sanctions.
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