Khamenei Funeral Mystery & NATO's Trump Test Ahead of Turkey Summit | Vantage on Firstpost

Iran has turned the funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei into a six-day national spectacle, drawing millions onto the streets of Tehran in a powerful display of unity and continuity. The carefully choreographed ceremonies, complete with mass processions, patriotic slogans and anti-Western imagery, project resilience despite months of domestic unrest and recent conflict. Yet one absence looms large: Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to appear publicly, fuelling speculation over his security and health. As the funeral continues beyond Tehran, the central question remains whether the regime's carefully staged show of strength can mask uncertainty over its new leadership. --- Mojtaba Khamenei | Ayatollah Khamenei | Supreme Leader Of Iran | Iran Supreme Leader | Tehran | Iran | Israel | United States | Donald Trump | Benjamin Netanyahu | Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps | IRGC | Ayatollah Ali Khamenei | Ali Khamenei Funeral | Iran State Funeral | Iran News | Tehran | Mashhad | Imam Reza Shrine | Qom | Najaf | Karbala | Middle East News | Iran Politics | Islamic Republic | Firstpost | Vantage | Hem Saroya #iran #khamenei #ayatollahkhamenei #mojtabakhamenei #irannews #tehran #middleeast #irgc #israel #unitedstates #donaldtrump #netanyahu #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #hemsaroya #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on Twitter:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...