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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 []
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Al-Monitor
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather
Top Iranian officials on Friday paid their final respects to the country's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, with allies and mourners converging on Tehran where his body is lying in state.Authorities expect public mourning and grand processions to attract millions before Khamenei's burial next week, four months after he was killed aged 86 at his compound in the opening US-Israeli salvo of the Middle East war.
The Hill
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran welcomes foreign leaders for Ayatollah Khameinei's state funeral
A stream of foreign dignitaries, officials and mourners gathered in Tehran on Friday to pay their respects to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 that triggered the war. Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war, joined mourners...
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.
Presstv
· Jul 3, 2026
Iranian officials, world leaders, high-ranking delegations pay tribute to martyred Leader in Tehran
Top Iranian officials and high-ranking delegations from across the world pay their respects to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
The Tribune
· Jul 5, 2026
Iranian leaders vow to carry forward Ayatollah Khamenei’s legacy during funeral ceremony
As Iran and the larger Shia community mourn the death of the former Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, senior Iranian political and military leaders paid tribute to the deceased leader during his funeral prayers ceremony, with the top leadership vowing to continue in his path and issuing strong remarks against those who are responsible for his death.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 3, 2026
Khamenei’s coffin placed in Tehran religious complex as Iran begins days-long funeral
The body of Iran’s supreme leader, killed in US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Middle East war, arrived at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Friday ahead of his funeral, state media reported. Millions of people and a coterie of foreign dignitaries were expected to attend Saturday’s official ceremony for Ali Khamenei, with Tehran’s chief negotiator calling for a massive turnout to avenge his death. Photos showed mourners carrying Khamenei’s coffin, emblazoned with Iran’s tricolour flag, into the...
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Related coverage for "Iranian Supreme Leader Promises To Avenge Khamenei’s Death": Al-Monitor — Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather. The Hill — Iran welcomes foreign leaders for Ayatollah Khameinei's state funeral. Mehr News Agency — Ayatollah Khamenei hails funeral turnout, vows for revenge. Presstv — Iranian officials, world leaders, high-ranking delegations pay tribute to martyred Leader in Tehran. The Tribune — Iranian leaders vow to carry forward Ayatollah Khamenei’s legacy during funeral ceremony. South China Morning Post — Khamenei’s coffin placed in Tehran religious complex as Iran begins days-long funeral