Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released an official written message on Saturday declaring that avenging the targeted killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, remains inevitable. The extensive address, published by the official IRNA news agency, marks the new leader’s very first public statement since the conclusion of the national funeral ceremonies.
The late Iranian leader was killed during an airstrike on February twenty-eight before his body was officially laid to rest in Mashhad, concluding six days of public processions across both Iran and Iraq. The newly appointed chief executive affirmed that the sovereign objectives of the state will remain entirely unchanged, pledging to preserve his father’s political legacy despite ongoing regional hardships.
Sovereign Command Identifies Perpetrators and Demands Complete Accountability
The written statement emphasized that the specific individuals and entities responsible for the assassination have been fully identified by state intelligence networks. Mojtaba Khamenei asserted that those listed would not escape accountability, describing the pursuit of retribution as an irrevocable national demand that will continue regardless of external diplomatic pressures.
The address utilized strong diplomatic language toward the United States and Israel, assigning them responsibility for the strike and stating that a response would be forthcoming. The leader indicated that the incident has significantly altered the regional security landscape, suggesting that the event has closed paths toward immediate diplomatic resolution regarding the strike.
Funeral Attendance and Regional Implications
The message expressed gratitude to the large numbers of participants who attended the commemorative services held in several cities, including Tehran and Mashhad. The address characterized the public turnout as a significant factor in the country’s political transition.
The statement concluded by suggesting that the event would serve to galvanize support for the state’s ideological goals on a global scale. State media coverage of the address emphasized that the transition in leadership is intended to maintain the continuity of the country’s established political and military doctrines.
