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Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge against US and Israel

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Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge against US and Israel

Iran’s new supreme leader has pledged to avenge his father’s killing in US-Israeli strikes Read Full Article at RT.com

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Al-Monitor

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran supreme leader vows revenge for father's killing

Iran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him. He became Iran's supreme leader after his father Ali Khamenei's killing in late February by US-Israeli strikes, but has not been in public since before the war.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran supreme leader vows revenge for father’s killing

Iran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him. The post Iran supreme leader vows revenge for father’s killing appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Tehran begins public mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei and claims funeral will draw 20 million

Iran has warned the US and Israel that any attacks during the former supreme leader’s funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’

World Israel News

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· Jun 23, 2026

WATCH: ‘Islamic Republic has a right to kill Trump and Netanyahu,’ says former Iranian FM

Former Iranian FM Manouchehr Mottaki called for vengeance against the US, invoking Islamic law to justify demands for the killing of President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. The post WATCH: ‘Islamic Republic has a right to kill Trump and Netanyahu,’ says former Iranian FM appeared first on World Israel News.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with week of mass mourning

Iran's supreme leader was killed by US and Israeli strikes in their first attack of the war and the funeral events will begin over the weekend in Tehran, with mass processions planned next week.

Times of India

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran newspaper publishes list of 13 foreign leaders as revenge targets

A conservative Iranian newspaper published a revenge list targeting foreign leaders. This list includes prominent figures from the United States and Israel. Mojtaba Khamenei stated vengeance is the nation's will and must be carried out. The infographic featured leaders like Trump, Netanyahu, and Macron. These individuals will face consequences for the supreme leader's killing.

Russia Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge on US and Israel

Iran’s new supreme leader has pledged to avenge his father’s killing in US-Israeli strikes Read Full Article at RT.com

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father’s death

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to take revenge for the death of his father and predecessor Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He claims avenging his father is “the demand of the nation” and it “must certainly” take place. Former supreme leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei was killed by an air strike launched by Israel and the US in February, triggering the start of the war in Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei was not present at the funeral of his predecessor and has not been seen since he was appointed as the new Supreme Leader in March. He is believed to have been injured in the same US attack that killed his father earlier this year.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

From Pakistan's Shezbaz Sharif to Congress' Salman Khurshid: Who all are attending Ali Khamenei's funeral in Iran?

Ali Khamenei, who was the Supreme Leader of Iran, was assassinated during the joint strikes by the United States and Israel on February 28.

Proto Thema - English

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· 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.

RedState

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· Jul 11, 2026

New: Iran's 'Supreme Leader' Vows Revenge on USA in Text-Only Message

New: Iran's 'Supreme Leader' Vows Revenge on USA in Text-Only Message

India TV News

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· Jun 26, 2026

'We knocked the hell out of them': Trump claims US has upper hand in Iran negotiations

Suggesting that the United States (US) has an upper hand over Iran as negotiations continue, President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that Tehran was completely defeated by Washington and the Middle East nation was forced to reach to an agreement.

AzerNews

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran's army chief vows to avenge Khamenei's death

Iran Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami (pictured) vowed revenge against the United States and Israel for killing former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an airstrike that started the war on Iran on February 28, AzerNEWS reports.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

US feared plot to kill Iranian negotiators NYT

Washington warned Tehran about Israeli plans to assassinate Mohammad Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi, according to the paperThe US was concerned that Israel could kill Iran's top negotiators in an attempt to derail the peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran, the New York Times has reported, citing American officials.According to a report by the newspaper on Thursday, US officials fe

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

"We will not leave assasins to run away with their crime"

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s judiciary chief has vowed to pursue and punish US and Israeli leaders for the assassination of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iranian Army Commander: We Will AvengeBlood of Martyred Imam & All Martyrs

Iranian Army Commander: We Will AvengeBlood of Martyred Imam & All Martyrs

Investing.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor

Iran’s supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor

Tehran Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

With fists raised and vows of vengeance, millions entomb their martyred Leader

TEHRAN — Calls for strong and historic revenge have reached an absolute peak across the Islamic world following the final burial of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Millions of deeply grieving yet defiant mourners gathered at the Holy Imam Reza Shrine in the northeastern city of Mashhad on Thursday.

MS NOW

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump vows U.S. will ‘decimate’ Iran if it attempts to assassinate him

And Iran’s supreme leader, who has not been seen since the war began, responded by threatening to “avenge” his father’s death. The post Trump vows U.S. will ‘decimate’ Iran if it attempts to assassinate him appeared first on MS NOW.

JFeed

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· Jun 24, 2026

Iran Claims Upper Hand Over Trump in Secret Tapes

Leaked remarks from Revolutionary Guard commanders show Tehran believes it completely humiliated the US administration during recent talks, while explicitly naming Israel as their next strategic target for global isolation

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Akhbar Iran senaraikan Trump, pemimpin Eropah sebagai sasaran balas dendam

TEHERAN: Sebuah akhbar konservatif Iran yang dikenali dengan nada provokatif menerbitkan senarai individu yang didakwa menjadi sasaran balas dendam, termasuk pemimpin Amerika Syarikat (AS), Israel dan beberapa negara Eropah susulan pembunuhan pemimpin tertinggi negara itu, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei terbunuh dalam serangan AS-Israel pada 28 Februari, hari pertama perang di Asia Barat, manakala anak serta ... Read more The post Akhbar Iran senaraikan Trump, pemimpin Eropah sebagai sasaran balas dendam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] The head of NATO just said the U.S.

The head of NATO just said the U.S. strikes on Iran were absolutely necessary.I hope it signals an awakening among world leaders to the evil of the Islamic regime. What do you think?

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader pledges “revenge” for his father’s killing

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that “revenge” must be carried out for the killing of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel. “Revenge is the demand of our nation and must certainly be carried out,” a statement carried by state-linked Fars news agency and attributed to him read. “We pledge The post Iran’s supreme leader pledges “revenge” for his father’s killing appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

Iran’s First VP calls punishing Khamenei’s assassins ‘sovereign duty’

TEHRAN, July 06 (YPA) – Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, said on Monday that the Islamic Republic’s exercise of its right to punish those responsible for the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is a “sovereign duty.” In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Aref wrote, “The nation’s legitimate demand to []

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 11, 2026

Live: Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge slain father as Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader ​Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said ​on Saturday 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. President Donald Trump earlier said the United States would “completely decimate” Iran if it attempted, or succeeded in, []

Daily Express

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran threatens 'swift and decisive' revenge attack as US bombards Strait of Hormuz

The war could be reignited.

Le Monde

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· Jul 3, 2026

Hug crowds gather in Tehran for Khamenei funeral ceremonies

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on February 28, during US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The authorities said they anticipate over 10 million participants in Tehran alone for the event, which is set to last six days.

BRICS News

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· Jun 26, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it will respond to US attacks "swiftly and decisively.

JUST IN: Iran says it will respond to US attacks swiftly and decisively.@BRICSNews

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 10, 2026

Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks

A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hit areas across southern Iran. The country’s theocracy hasn’t directly [] The post Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 25, 2026

Has the Iran War Made Regime Change Harder

When U.S. and Israeli forces launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, 2026, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei within hours, the operating assumption in Washington and Jerusalem was that a decapitated, economically exhausted, and recently rebellious Iran would fall. Nearly four months and one ceasefire later, the Islamic Republic is still standing, battered, [] The post Has the Iran War Made Regime Change Harder appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran war live: Tehran attacks Jordan, Gulf states after US bombardment

Iran targets Jordan and Gulf states after US bombs Iranian cities including Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Chabahar

Intel Slava

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· Jul 3, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸🇮🇱 — Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarte [...]

— Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, warns US and Israel of harsh retaliation if Khamenei's funeral ceremonies are attacked.We warn the enemies of Iran, especially the US and the Zionist regime, to avoid any miscalculation and to think about the harsh retaliation our armed forces would make to any threat and aggression against our country.@IntelSlava

Huffington Post

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran's Slain Leader Khamenei Laid In State In Tehran For Week Of Mass Funeral Events

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by U.S. and Israeli strikes in their first attack of the war.

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