It is still unclear whether Mojtaba Khamenei will take part in the funeral ceremonies for his father, Ali Khamenei. The question has drawn attention because Mojtaba Khamenei has now succeeded his father as Iran’s supreme leader, while his public presence remains uncertain.

Mohammad Fazlhashemi, a professor and expert on political Islam, says there is an explicit threat against Mojtaba Khamenei. That makes his possible appearance at the ceremonies a key point in the ongoing coverage of the leadership transition in Iran.