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Khamenei funeral turnout praised, vows certain revenge — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

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Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a message after funeral ceremonies for the “martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution,” Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, praising what he called an “astonishing, enemy-breaking and historic” mass funeral turnout in Iran and Iraq and vowing that vengeance against the “criminal and disgraced murderers” is certain.

The message framed the large public participation as a decisive show of support and linked it directly to calls for retaliation over those killed in what he described as two US-Israeli wars of aggression against Iran, making the pledge central to the country’s political and public narrative after the funeral. Related coverage includes Ayatollah Khamenei Issues Stark Warning to Israel and the US.

Key developments

Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei said he appreciated the presence of “tens of millions of people” in cities and villages across Iran and Iraq, singling out Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad.
He described the mass funeral turnout as “astonishing, enemy-breaking and historic,” calling it an extraordinary display of support.
He pledged to avenge “the pure blood of the martyred Leader and all the martyrs of these two wars” from what he called “criminal and disgraced murderers.”
He said avenging the deaths was “the demand of our nation and must certainly be carried out,” referring to “two US-Israeli wars of aggression against Iran.”
He said those responsible “will take to their graves the dream of a peaceful death in bed,” and added the pledge “does not depend” on his presence or that of other officials.
He said that “free people across the world” would each carry out part of what he called a “divine mission.”

Context and background

The message was issued following funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, described in the statement as the “martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution.” The text also referred to “all the martyrs of these two US-Israeli wars of aggression against Iran,” linking the funeral to broader claims of conflict and loss. For additional context on stated retaliation aims, see Iran’s Plan to Strike Back Against the U.S..

Details and evidence

Addressing the martyred Leader directly, Ayatollah Khamenei said: “With tearful eyes and broken hearts, as we bid farewell to your body, we pledge to preserve your school of thought and steadfastly follow the straight path you charted, fearing no hardship and placing our trust, as you did, in God’s promises.”

He also paid tribute to those killed alongside the martyred Leader, stating: “Blessed are you, who are now guests of the Master whom you served with devotion.”

The message included religious references, addressing Ali ibn Musa al-Rida, the eighth Imam of Shia Muslims, and describing the martyred Leader as “a humble servant” who had dedicated everything to his faith and to serving the Imam. It also expressed hope that he would be among the righteous who accompany Muhammad al-Mahdi, the awaited Imam in Shia belief.

The statement concluded by offering condolences to the “Imam of the Age” and praying for the elevation of those killed. “We ask God to grant all the martyrs the highest ranks, to bestow patience upon their families, and to grant the oppressed Iranian nation a decisive and imminent victory, God willing,” he said.

Current status and next steps

No further operational details were provided in the message about how or when the promised retaliation would be carried out. However, Ayatollah Khamenei said the pledge to avenge the deaths “must certainly be carried out” and asserted that it would be realized “whether we are here or not.”