The question of whether the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Mojtaba Khamenei, will attend the funeral of his murdered father and predecessor in the highest institutional office of the Iranian regime, Ali Khamenei. Of particular interest is a report published by The New York Times, according to which Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly requested to be present, but the Iranian security authorities decided against it due to credible evidence that Israel had prepared an operation aimed at assassinating him. This is a piece of news that can be interpreted in various ways, especially given the persistent rumors that Mouzamba Khamenei is dead or seriously injured, a situation that would prevent him from governing his country—something the regime would not want Iranian citizens to know. In any case, whether the current Leader of the Revolution will ultimately attend his father’s funeral will not be known until July 9, when the ceremony is scheduled to take place in the city of Mashhad, the late leader’s birthplace.
Meanwhile, high-ranking officials in the Tehran government are making inflammatory statements calling for revenge against the United States and Israel. These statements are viewed as reasonable and expected, fitting within the broader atmosphere of mourning prevailing in Iran. On the other hand, there is no indication that negotiations between Iran and the United States will be suspended. It is noteworthy that the reputable Saudi network Al Arabiya reported today, citing well-informed Pakistani sources, that indirect negotiations will begin on July 11. This time, representatives from Iran, the U.S., and the Qatari and Pakistani mediators will meet in Pakistan—most likely in the capital, Islamabad — and the agenda will include not only issues that have arisen regarding the transit regime through the Strait of Hormuz, but also the mechanism for monitoring Iran’s nuclear program.
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