Middle EastPublished: 9 July 2026 at 14:36

Khamenei successor remains unclear as ex-ayatollah's funeral concludes

The funeral of a former ayatollah in Iran is nearing its end, but the identity of the successor to the Supreme Leader remains unknown. A giant portrait of the current Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been erected in Tehran.

The funeral of a former ayatollah in Iran is in its final stages. Meanwhile, a giant portrait of the current Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been installed in Tehran. The portrait was erected on May 28, 2026. However, it remains unclear who will succeed the previous Supreme Leader, as the succession process has not been made public.

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