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Khamenei's son vows revenge for father's assassination as Trump threats emerge
world14 hours ago

Khamenei's son vows revenge for father's assassination as Trump threats emerge

Mojtaba Khamenei pledged on Telegram to avenge his father Ali Khamenei's assassination, saying the killers will be brought to justice and that the revenge will be carried out whether or not he remains in public life; the vow followed his father's funeral in Karbala amid calls to target Trump, and comes as U.S. and Israeli officials say Iranian circles discussed assassinating Trump, a threat Trump answered with warnings on Truth Social.

via Axios|
#assassination#iran#khamenei
Trump escalates Iran rhetoric amid Khamenei funeral chants
world18 hours ago

Trump escalates Iran rhetoric amid Khamenei funeral chants

Following chants calling for his death at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, Donald Trump threatened to decimate Iran if it targets him, as Israel warned of a new Iranian assassination plot and US air strikes continue. Behind-the-scenes diplomacy—led by mediators like Qatar—persists to salvage talks and a security framework, even as both sides issue ultimatums and regional tensions mount.

via Al Jazeera|
#assassination-plot#diplomacy#iran
Ceasefire fractures as US-Iran clashes flare again in the Middle East
world1 day ago

Ceasefire fractures as US-Iran clashes flare again in the Middle East

The US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed after renewed exchanges of fire, prompting a wave of regional volatility while diplomacy continues behind the scenes with mediators in Pakistan, Qatar, and others; Iran reports strikes on multiple sites, including near Bushehr, but the US says it is not currently striking, as it maintains a strike capability and a target list. Meanwhile, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried and his son Mojtaba has shown little public presence, fueling speculation about leadership. The situation keeps strategic hot spots—like the Strait of Hormuz—under pressure as talks on nuclear issues and broader regional stability continue amid mounting tensions.

via CNN|
#ceasefire#diplomacy#khamenei
Khamenei's coffin carried through Iraq's holy shrines as funeral rites unfold
world3 days ago

Khamenei's coffin carried through Iraq's holy shrines as funeral rites unfold

Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin was carried through Najaf's Imam Ali shrine and Karbala's Imam Hussein shrine in Iraq as thousands attended funeral ceremonies ahead of his burial in Mashhad, with prayers inside the shrines and chants reported; President Masoud Pezeshkian attended, Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear, and the events occurred amid broader US‑Iran tensions and indirect talks in Doha.

via BBC|
#iran#iraq#karbala
Tehran hosts a sweeping, political farewell as Khamenei's funeral unfolds
world5 days ago

Tehran hosts a sweeping, political farewell as Khamenei's funeral unfolds

Thousands of mourners fill Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a tightly choreographed political event along a 10 km route that features red-flag displays and anti-Trump messages as coffins for Khamenei and family pass by; former president Ahmadinejad attends, while Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly. The procession is expected to last 10–12 hours, with events continuing across Iran and Iraq, signaling Iran’s new leadership aiming to project strength amid the mourning.

via BBC|
#funeral#iran#iran-war
Iranian crowds mourn Khamenei as regime projects resilience in funeral
world5 days ago

Iranian crowds mourn Khamenei as regime projects resilience in funeral

Live updates show massive Tehran crowds for the funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israel airstrike on Feb. 28. Mourners wave religious and political banners, including the Ya Hussein flag, as the coffin moves along a route from Tehran to Karbala, Iraq, and then Mashhad, with further rites planned in Qom and Najaf in a six‑day procession. Analysts say the display reinforces the regime’s messaging of martyrdom and resilience amid broader regional tensions.

via CNN|
#funeral#geopolitics#iran
Khamenei Funeral Orchestrates Iran’s Pro-Government Narrative
world6 days ago

Khamenei Funeral Orchestrates Iran’s Pro-Government Narrative

Iran’s week-long funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being used to project a unified pro-government narrative through carefully staged symbolism—martyrdom framing, black-and-red visuals, and slogans like 'Rise for God'—while linking his life to Shia holy sites from Qom to Najaf and Karbala to Mashhad. State ceremonies feature Quranic verses for foreign delegations (Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Houthis) to bolster the Axis of Resistance and retaliation rhetoric against the US and Israel. The procession, route, and imagery emphasize clerical legitimacy and transnational Shia influence, even as security concerns keep Mojtaba Khamenei largely absent from public view. Overall, officials aim to convey unity, resilience, and regional clout through the funeral narrative.

via Al Jazeera|
#axis-of-resistance#funeral#iran
Tehran crowds highlight Iran’s leadership continuity at Khamenei funeral
world6 days ago

Tehran crowds highlight Iran’s leadership continuity at Khamenei funeral

Thousands attend the multi-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with three of his sons present and his successor Mojtaba absent; analysts say the display signals continuity in Iran’s leadership even as mourners express anger and calls for revenge, with as many as 15 million expected to participate. The live updates also touch on regional developments and ongoing tensions in the broader Middle East.

via CNN|
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Iran’s Khamenei funeral signals continuity for the regime and vows of vengeance
world7 days ago

Iran’s Khamenei funeral signals continuity for the regime and vows of vengeance

Thousands gathered in Tehran as large-scale commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began, with authorities promoting a message of continuity for the Islamic Republic and vengeance for his killing; red flags and chants framed the mood as the coffin was displayed under heavy security. Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend due to security concerns, and Iran plans a nationwide shutdown with up to 10 million participants, including a funeral procession through Tehran, Qom, Najaf and Karbala toward Mashhad. Dozens of countries attended and IRGC-backed groups were present, reinforcing the regime’s messaging.

via Al Jazeera|
#funeral#iran#irgc
Tehran Swells with Mourning as Khamenei Funeral Kicks Off
world7 days ago

Tehran Swells with Mourning as Khamenei Funeral Kicks Off

Thousands of mourners in black gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on the first day of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, with his body lying in state and a multi‑day procession planned from Tehran to Mashhad through Qom, Najaf and Karbala. Iran expects 15–20 million attendees across the country and neighbouring Iraq, as chants against the US and vows of vigilante retaliation accompany the sombre proceedings following his death in February strikes.

via BBC|
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