A report published on Saturday claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei issued a written statement vowing revenge for the reported killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The statement, attributed to Iran’s new supreme leader by the report, described retaliation as a national demand. The claims have not been independently verified, and Iranian authorities have not publicly confirmed the reported developments.
According to the report, the statement was carried by Iran’s state-run Fars News Agency and pledged to avenge what it described as the “innocent blood” of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and others killed in recent conflicts. The reported message stated that those responsible would face retribution, calling revenge the will of the Iranian nation.
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The report also claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei, described as having succeeded his father as supreme leader, has not appeared publicly since the reported attack that allegedly killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in late February. It further cited unconfirmed reports suggesting he may have been injured, although no official evidence was provided to support those claims.
According to the report, Iranian state media has published several written statements attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei in recent months. However, the report noted that he did not appear at the funeral ceremonies for his father. The reasons for his absence have not been officially explained.
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The reported claims could not be independently verified at the time of publication. Iranian officials have not publicly confirmed the reported succession, the circumstances surrounding Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, or the authenticity of the alleged statement. Until official confirmation is available, these claims remain unverified.