Iran supreme leader calls for revenge for father's killing
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has officially called for vengeance following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in an air strike. This statement marks a significant escalation in rhetoric during the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance.
Why it matters
The public declaration of intent to seek revenge increases the risk of further military escalation and potential regional instability.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the conflict started in February
The article reports on the statement and the surrounding context of the conflict using standard journalistic attribution.
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