Larger crowds gathered for the second day of mourning for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but the event was marred by alarming rhetoric. During the memorial ceremony at Tehran’s Mosala mosque, threats of death directed at U.S. President Donald Trump were broadcast from the stage. The atmosphere was highly charged, indicating continued tensions between Iran and the United States following the leader’s death. Notably present were three sons of the late Ayatollah, however, his designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, was absent. This absence raises questions about the transition of power within the Iranian government. The threats signal potential for further escalation in the ongoing geopolitical conflict.