Mojtaba Khamenei May Skip Father's Funeral Over Security Fears

India Today published at 18:58 IST and updated at 20:49 IST that Ayatollah Hakim Elahi, described as the Supreme Leader's representative in India, said Mojtaba Khamenei is unlikely to appear at Ali Khamenei's funeral. Elahi said Mojtaba wants to come out and meet people, but security officials warned that conditions are too dangerous and they cannot protect him while tensions with Israel remain high. Iran International, Times of India, News9Live and APA carry the same interview facts, with Times of India tying the warning to Israel Katz's threat language and surveillance concerns. For Israel, the reported absence would show deterrence reaching Tehran's highest circle as the regime tries to turn mourning into mobilization.