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Ali Khamenei was a monster. The U.S. made him a martyr.
For IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi and other regime leaders, this funeral was probably more important than their 60-day negotiations with the U.S.
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ABNA English
· Jul 13, 2026
Lebanese cleric honors Ayatollah Khamenei as ‘Martyr of Al-Quds’
Sheikh Mohammad Abdel Aal, Imam of the Al-Wahda Al-Islamiyah Mosque in Tyre, southern Lebanon, has lauded the late Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, as the “Martyr of Al-Quds.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 11, 2026
Khamenei Pledges Revenge for the Martyred Imam and All Fallen Martyrs
Khamenei Pledges Revenge for the Martyred Imam and All Fallen Martyrs
Iran Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
"We pledge to avenge your pure blood": Mojtaba Khamenei vows retribution for father Ali Khamenei's death
Tehran [Iran], July 11 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday vowed to avenge the death of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes earlier in the year, describing it as the responsibility of the nation. He also praised the massive turnout at the late leader's funeral as 'historic' and 'enemy-breaking'.In a message issued on the occasion of the fu
Sky News Australia
· Jul 6, 2026
Activist Calla Walsh praises Khamenei and declares America ‘humiliated’
Activist Calla Walsh says the Islamic Republic has emerged stronger than ever and calls Ayatollah Ali Khamenei the greatest anti-imperialist leader of her lifetime. “The US and Israel were mistaken in thinking that by assassinating the leader they could overthrow the Islamic Republic,” Ms Walsh said. “The people are more determined than ever in favour of the revolution and in defending the Islamic Republic, in defending Iran’s sovereignty. “The US has been more humiliated than it has ever been before in its history. “He [Khamenei] was a leader to all people in the world who struggle against imperialism, against arrogance, against Zionism, against genocide. “To me, he was the greatest anti-imperialist leader to have lived during my lifetime.”
World Israel News
· Jul 6, 2026
WATCH: Houston Islamic scholar commemorates slain terror leaders like Khamenei and Haniyeh
Houston Shiite scholar Faheem Abdulghani memorialized slain terrorist leaders like Ali Khamenei, Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar as martyrs who were killed in attempts to extinguish the 'light of truth.' The post WATCH: Houston Islamic scholar commemorates slain terror leaders like Khamenei and Haniyeh appeared first on World Israel News.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for his father: “We have the killers’ list, retribution is coming”
TEHRAN, July 11 (YPA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed on Saturday to avenge the blood of his father, the former Leader of the Revolution, the Martyr Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, and all martyrs. In a message delivered during the funeral ceremonies, Sayyid Mojtaba emphasized that revenge is []
Haaretz
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader says revenge 'must certainly' take place for slain father
'We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers,' Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's statement on his Telegram account said
Tehran Times
· Jul 4, 2026
The epitome of resistance against bullies and hegemons
TEHRAN - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was recognized as the embodiment of defiance against bullying nations and Western hegemony, particularly that led by the United States. Firm and unwavering in his stance, he never succumbed to pressure or intimidation. Ultimately, he lost his life standing up to bullies and challenging hegemons. He will be remembered as a distinguished political and religious leader, renowned for his extraordinary courage and bravery.
Africa Intelligence
· Jul 1, 2026
Libya : Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh finally sacks spymaster
After several attempts to remove him from office, the head of the Libyan intelligence services, Mohamed Khalifa Hussein al-Ayeb, was [...]
UrduPoint
· Jun 26, 2026
Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA): An enduring legacy of sacrifice, resistance to tyranny
Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA): An enduring legacy of sacrifice, resistance to tyranny
Presstv
· Jul 4, 2026
Scholar, revolutionary, statesman, leader: How Imam Khamenei shaped the course of modern Iran
A concise account of the life of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei, charting his journey from humble beginnings and distinguished religious scholarship to the forefront of the struggle against the Pahlavi regime and nearly four decades of leadership at the helm of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 5, 2026
Iranians call for Trump’s death at funeral for assassinated ayatollah: ‘Seek revenge’
Prominent mourners at the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed revenge against President Donald Trump, including calls for his assassination. Revenge was a major theme of the massive funeral — the ayatollah was himself assassinated in U.S.-Israel strikes — which was attended by hundreds of thousands, including nearly every senior Iranian []
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 4, 2026
[Video] After not being seen in public for many months, Ziad al‑Nakhalah, Secretary-General of [...]
After not being seen in public for many months, Ziad al‑Nakhalah, Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad, emerges from his hiding place and leads the movement’s delegation to the funeral of Ali Khamenei.(I’m sure the Mossad is watching)
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
Out of Public View During Father's Burial, Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge
TEHRAN, July 11: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday vowed to avenge the killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, declaring that retribution was the dem...
Punching Bag Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Funeral of Iran’s Khamanei Echoes With Calls for Death and Revenge Against America
A Funeral Filled With Threats The funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was supposed to be a solemn farewell to the man who ruled the Islamic Republic for decades. Instead, it became a massive display of hatred directed toward the United States, Israel, President Donald Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [] The post Funeral of Iran’s Khamanei Echoes With Calls for Death and Revenge Against America appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.
teleSUR English
· Jul 11, 2026
Iranian Supreme Leader Promises To Avenge Khamenei’s Death
Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed this Saturday to avenge the death of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, and thanked the “massive participation” of the population in the week-long funeral procession of the assassinated ayatollah. “We promise you to avenge your pure blood and the blood of all the martyrs of these two wars []
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei hails funeral turnout, vows for revenge
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has expressed heartfelt appreciation for the “astonishing, and historic” turnout at the funeral of the martyred Leader, vowing that vengeance on killers is certain.
Egypt Independent
· Jul 5, 2026
Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Four months after he was killed at the outset of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being memorialized in a weeklong funeral spectacle stretching across five cities in two countries, with millions of mourners expected to attend. Despite a costly war against two of the world’s strongest militaries and decades of The post Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 9, 2026
The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq
From Iran to Iraq, Ali Khamenei’s funeral carries strong symbolism and a message of unity for millions of Shia Muslims, whose leaders have different visions of religion and politics. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Off The Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Ex-Dem activist Walsh attends Khamenei’s funeral, hails him as ‘greatest anti-imperialist leader’
Former Dem political darling Calla Walsh attended attended the funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday, declaring that he was the “greatest anti-imperialist leader” in a propaganda video while covering up in a hijab and traditional garb. Walsh, 22, who has been previously arrested for antisemitic vandalism in the US, spoke with Iran’s []...Click to read more
Nepal News
· Jul 12, 2026
कतारका पूर्वनेता शेख हमद बिन खलिफाको निधन
दोहा। कतार सरकारले आइतबार पूर्वनेता शेख हमद बिन खलिफा अल थानीको निधन भएको घोषणा गरेको छ। उनले सन् १९९५ देखि २०१३ सम्म कतारको नेतृत्व गरेका थिए। अमिरको कार्यालयले सामाजिक सञ्जालमार्फत जारी गरेको विज्ञप्तिमा शेख हमदको निधनप्रति दुःख व्यक्त गर्दै उनीप्रति श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गरिएको छ। शेख हमदलाई आधुनिक कतार निर्माणका प्रमुख योजनाकारमध्ये एकका रूपमा हेरिन्छ। उनको []
Reuters
· Jul 9, 2026
LIVE: Funeral ceremony for Iran's Khamenei
Thousands of Iraqis and others from across the region attend the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. #Khamenei #funeral #procession #ceremony #prayer #AliKhamenei #Ayatollah #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 11, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge father’s death in message released during funeral ceremonies
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has pledged to avenge the killing of his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring that retribution is both “the demand of the nation” and an inevitable outcome. The statement, released through Mojtaba Khamenei’s official Telegram channel, coincided with ongoing funeral ceremonies honouring the former Supreme Leader, who was [] Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge father’s death in message released during funeral ceremonies
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 11, 2026
“We will take revenge on the despicable murderers,” says Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei; Tehran rules out talks until US shifts stance
Iran's new supreme leader stated that the country would seek revenge for the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, just hours after Donald Trump issued warnings to Tehran The post “We will take revenge on the despicable murderers,” says Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei; Tehran rules out talks until US shifts stance appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 12, 2026
Not Mojtaba! Identity of lookalike who grabbed attention at Khamenei's funeral unveiled
ALBAWABA - Photos and clips of a mysterious man, who was believed to be the supreme leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, during the funeral of slain Ali Khamenei, triggered controversy online, but who is he?Mojtaba refrained from attending the funeral of his father, former supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, over security concerns amid tension with the United States...
Guineematin.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Conakry : l’ambassade d’Iran en Guinée rend hommage à l’ayatollah Ali Khamenei
L’ambassade de la République islamique d’Iran en Guinée a organisé, mercredi 9 juillet 2026, une cérémonie de commémoration consacrée au martyre de l’ayatollah Ali Khamenei, tué à Téhéran lors d’une frappe aérienne américano-israléienne le 28 février dernier. La rencontre, tenue au siège de la représentation diplomatique iranienne à Conakry, a rassemblé plusieurs personnalités de la [] The post Conakry : l’ambassade d’Iran en Guinée rend hommage à l’ayatollah Ali Khamenei first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran Supreme Leader Vows at Avenge Father’s Death
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, vowed to avenge the death of his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The new leader made a series of posts on X Saturday.
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