How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic
The absence of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei from the funeral ceremonies of Ali Khamenei raised questions about his health and fear of assassination, as well as indicating he may perform a quite different function as number one compared with his all-powerful father.
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How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic
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