Iran’s top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran

Top Iranian officials and the brothers of the new supreme leader gathered in Tehran on Sunday for funeral prayers honoring the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, the current supreme leader was absent from the ceremony due to security concerns. This absence has highlighted significant leadership uncertainty within Iran, which may potentially impact regional stability and influence global market perceptions as the country navigates this transition of power following the late leader's passing.