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Iranian Leadership Calls for Revenge at Khamenei Funeral Amid International Attendance

Jul 02, 2026 09:24 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran,diplomacy,rhetoric,escalation,khamenei-funeral

Summary

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf used the funeral of Supreme Leader Khamenei to urge citizens to demand revenge, signaling continued hostility and potential for escalation. The attendance of world leaders, including the Pakistani Prime Minister, highlights the diplomatic weight of the event, while the rhetoric suggests Iran remains committed to its strategic posture against adversaries.

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Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told Iranians to "rise up" and "demand revenge" during a speech on Thursday at the funeral.

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Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf called for revenge and urged citizens to rise up during the funeral proceedings.

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