World · 11 July 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei promises revenge after father's death

People could face further tension after the latest statement. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written message on his Telegram account that avenging his father must certainly happen following the funeral held months after he was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on 28 February. He also pledged revenge for the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars too.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 July 2026 at 15:36

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