Anyone who has been to Iran may have noticed too many murals depicting Iranian political leaders. But this time, a painting with dead Iranian leaders, including the new Ayatollah, attracted a lot of attention Mojtaba Khameneiwho succeeded his murdered father Ali Khamenei.
As several foreign media reports, speculation has intensified as to whether Mojtaba was also killed along with his father in Tehran on February 28. It’s all the more suspicious because the new ayatollah has yet to appear in public, even though he has been announced as Iran’s new commander-in-chief.
The painting in Mashhad has a title Martyrs of an epic struggle. It depicts late Iranian military and political leaders, including Kasim Suleimaniformer presidents Ebrahim Raisi and the founders of the Islamic Republic Ruholah Khomeini.
There are many such paintings across Iran. PHOTO: Tauseef Mustafa/AFP
But this is not the only slip of the Tehran regime. The press agency also acted quite clumsily I’m looking forward to itwhich is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Mojtaba was labeled a “martyr of the revolution,” a designation for all those killed, but Islamic Republic officials later said that was a mistake.
Nevertheless, the question remains where Mojtaba Khamenei is. He has not appeared in any video or audio recordings since he was announced as the new Ayatollah. When, for example, they said that he would succeed his father, only his cardboard figure was shown, and his first address was read by announcers in the state media.
As reported EuronewsMojtaba Khamenei is still alive, but reportedly suffered serious injuries in the attack. He is said to have undergone several operations on his hands and feet, and allegedly suffered burns on his face and lips, which makes it difficult for him to speak, but he is said to remain sane and involved in state decision-making.
