Iran’s Supreme Leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has publicly pledged to avenge the death of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei. The former leader was killed during U.S.-Israeli airstrikes earlier this year.
Why it matters
This declaration signals a potential escalation in regional tensions and ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S.-Israeli alliance.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday (July 11, 2026) that avenging his slain predecessor and father was “the demand of the nation” and “must certainly” take place, according to a written message released on his Telegram account.
The article reports on a public statement without adding editorial commentary or loaded language.
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