New Iranian Supreme Leader's Public Appearances Questioned After Father's Death

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father as Iran's supreme leader. He has remained out of public view since March. The disappearance follows the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike. The strike has heightened regional tensions. Observers are watching to see if Mojtaba will appear at the funeral. His attendance would signal continuity of the regime. Analysts expect the funeral to be closely monitored for political cues.