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Where is Iran’s new supreme leader?

Where is Iran’s new supreme leader?

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The Telegraph’s defence, security and foreign affairs podcast covering the conflict in Iran

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Dead, disfigured by the war or hidden for safety - why isn’t
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei at his own father’s
funeral?

It’s the million-dollar question as Tehran hosts the third day of
a massive public event ahead of Ali Khamenei’s burial. On today’s
Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to Iranian-American
historian and writer Arash Azizi about the possible theories, why
the funeral was heavy on revenge and martyrdom, and what the
event tells us about the post-war Iranian regime’s attitude
towards the US.

Plus, as Nato leaders prepare for the alliance’s most significant
summit, President Donald Trump looms large over proceedings.
Roland Oliphant looks at what’s at stake in this week’s meetings,
while Sophia Yan explains how Turkey is using the event to crack
down on dissent.

Highlights

‘Kill Trump’: Iran holds revenge funeral

Where is Iran’s new supreme leader?

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yan

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst
@RolandOliphant

Arash Azizi, author and historian Yale University
@arash_tehran

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Iranians call for revenge as mourners gather for Khamenei’s
funeral

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/04/iranians-revenge-mourners-for-khamenei-funeral/

Khamenei’s funeral masks a battle for Iran’s soul

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/04/khameneis-funeral-masks-a-battle-for-iran-soul/

Mojtaba Khamenei misses father’s funeral

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/05/mojtaba-khamenei-misses-fathers-funeral/

Ahmadinejad back from the dead at Khamenei’s funeral

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/06/ahmadinejad-back-from-the-dead-khameneis-funeral/

Erdogan crushes dissent before rolling out Nato red carpet

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/07/recep-erdogan-turkey-ankara-dissent-nato-summit-ankara/

Producer: Max Bower

Video Producer: Peter Shevlin

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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