Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing plays into Shiite Islam’s reverence for martyrs, but not for all Iranians
- Written by Eric Lob, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations, Florida International University
A banner with the image of Ali Khamenei during a memorial vigil in Tehran, Iran.Majid Saeedi/Getty ImagesThe day Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, the Iranian government called for 40 days of public mourning in line with Shiite tradition. It also praised thesupreme leader for his martyrdom – a concept considered sacred and significant in...





