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Iran's Supreme Leader pledges revenge for Ali Khamenei's death, says people worldwide will help

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to avenge the assassination of his predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a statement that also threatened the killers. The pledge comes amid conflicting reports over whether Tehran has sought to resume negotiations with the US, with Iranian media disputing claims that a request was made.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jun 29 – Jul 11, 2026 Published Aug 15

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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged to avenge the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a written statement attributed to him on Saturday. The statement, as reported by the Jerusalem Post, threatened the killers and suggested that people around the world would participate in the revenge. The pledge comes amid conflicting reports about whether Iran has sought to continue negotiations with the United States.

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The Jerusalem Post reported the statement attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in which he vowed to hold the assassins accountable. The statement read: "We pledge to avenge your pure blood and the blood of all the martyrs of these two wars by holding their criminal and disgraced killers accountable," adding that such vengeance was "the demand of [the Iranian] nation."

The statement went on to threaten the "criminals," saying they "will take their dream of dying peacefully in their beds with them to their graves." It also noted that the matter does not depend on the presence of the Supreme Leader or other officials and asserted that "soon, free people throughout the world will each carry out part of this divine mission."

The Jerusalem Post also reported that a day earlier, US President Donald Trump posted that Iran had asked to continue negotiations with the US. However, conflicting reports have emerged. Iranian media, including IRGC-affiliated Fars News, cited an informed source as saying that Iran had not submitted any request for negotiations. The source reportedly stated that Iran would not enter into any negotiations until the US backs down from its positions.

The report also noted that CBS News had reported US officials stating that Iran had told Trump advisers that attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz were a mistake, blaming the attacks on a sect of hardliners trying to sabotage negotiations.

Key Claims

Supreme Leader's Pledge: The statement attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei pledges to avenge the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Threat to Killers: The statement threatens the "criminals" and asserts that their dream of dying peacefully in their beds will not come true.
Global Revenge: The statement claims that "free people throughout the world" will carry out parts of the revenge mission.
Negotiation Conflict: Reports conflict over whether Iran has sought to continue negotiations with the US. While President Trump posted that Iran had asked to continue talks, Iranian media, citing an informed source, disputed this.

Perspectives

Iranian Leadership: Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is committed to avenging the assassination of his predecessor, viewing it as a divine mission that transcends any individual leader.

US Administration: President Trump has indicated that Iran had asked to continue negotiations, suggesting a willingness to engage diplomatically.

Iranian Media (IRGC-affiliated): Fars News disputes reports of a negotiation request, stating that Iran has not submitted any such request and will not negotiate until the US changes its positions.

How this outlet told it

Jerusalem Post as of Jun 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC

Framing: Condemning the Iranian regime's actions — Critical and confrontational

Facts Included:

66 members of Iran's Assembly of Experts declared US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu madhur al-dam
The Assembly of Experts called for the assassination of Trump and Netanyahu
The US launched a multi-layered campaign against the Islamic Republic
The campaign's objective is to dismantle the operational and military capabilities of the IRGC
The US targeted the regime's radar installations, air-defense systems, and surveillance infrastructure

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Jerusalem Post as of Jul 11, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

Framing: Iran's response to the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — Informative and neutral

Facts Included:

Iran pledged to avenge the assassination of former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Conflicting reports regarding negotiations between the US and Iran
US President Donald Trump posted that Iran had asked to continue negotiations with the US

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
Claim66 members of Iran's Assembly of Experts declared US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu madhur al-dam, individuals whose blood may be shed with impunity under their interpretation of Islamic law.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jun 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimThe Assembly of Experts called for the assassination of Trump and Netanyahu, proclaiming that killing either leader had become a religious duty for anyone able to reach them.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jun 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimThe US launched a multi-layered campaign against the Islamic Republic, combining military, intelligence, psychological, and political messaging, with the objective of dismantling the operational and military capabilities of the IRGC.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jun 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimThe US targeted the regime's radar installations, air-defense systems, and surveillance infrastructure to blind the regime's military sensors, isolate its command structure, sever communications, and destroy its principal operational centers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jun 29, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
ClaimIran pledged to avenge the assassination of former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 11, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
ClaimUS President Donald Trump posted that Iran had asked to continue negotiations with the US.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 11, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
ClaimConflicting reports emerged regarding negotiations between the US and Iran, with Iranian media disputing reports that Iran had submitted a request for negotiations.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusContested via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 11, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: Jerusalem Post 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15