Multiple claims from Al-Monitor report that a February 28 US-Israeli airstrike killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who had held the position since 1989, and that his son Mojtaba Khamenei was subsequently named supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in the attack, has not appeared publicly, and has issued written statements including one on June 18 blessing talks with the United States. Funeral ceremonies are scheduled to begin on Saturday.