At the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prominent mourners expressed calls for revenge against former President Donald Trump, including suggestions of assassination. The funeral, attended by hundreds of thousands, was marked by a strong theme of vengeance following Khamenei's assassination in U.S.-Israel strikes. During the ceremony, poet Mohammad Rasouli called for Trump's assassination over the loudspeakers, prompting cheers from the crowd. Notable attendees included President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior Iranian officials. Gholamreza Sabooni, a 29-year-old mourner, stated, 'They killed our imam; we should kill their leader, Trump.' U.S. intelligence has warned of potential Iranian assassination attempts against Trump since 2020. Trump has made provocative comments regarding Iran's military situation and the funeral attendees, suggesting he was surprised by the emotional response at the event.
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Funeral for Iranian Supreme Leader Features Calls for Revenge Against Trump
The funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei featured calls for revenge against former President Donald Trump, with some attendees openly suggesting assassination. The event, attended by senior Iranian officials and hundreds of thousands of mourners, highlighted the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran following Khamenei's assassination. U.S. intelligence has previously warned of potential Iranian threats against Trump.
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Funeral for Iranian Supreme Leader Features Calls for Revenge Against Trump