The Iranian leader's representative in India, Hakim Elahi, has announced the possibility that Mojtaba Khamenei may not attend the funeral of his father, Ali Khamenei, due to security reasons. Elahi mentioned that security agencies are restricting his movements to ensure his safety.
In a statement to the news outlet "India Today," Hakim Elahi cited continuous threats from Israeli forces targeting Iranian leadership as a potential reason for Khamenei's non-participation in the funeral services.
On Wednesday, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, at a press conference outlining future military capabilities concerning Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and Turkey, revealed that he has instructed the military to prepare an independent attack plan against Iran.
Katz kept open the possibility of Israel engaging in a conflict with Iran "tomorrow," when asked about Mojtaba Khamenei, stating that he is "on the targeted kill list."
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Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that any threat directed at the Iranian people or leadership would be met with a strong and immediate response.
Khamenei's funeral, following his assassination in airstrikes by Israeli forces on February 28, is scheduled to take place between July 4 and 9 in the Iranian capital Tehran, as well as in the cities of Qom and Mashhad, and in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala.