Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Imminent Revenge for Late Supreme Leader's Assassination

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader, declared on March 10, 2026, following his father's funeral, that Iran will soon exact revenge on those responsible for the assassination of the Supreme Leader and other casualties from recent conflicts. In a written statement, he emphasized that "revenge is the demand of our nation and must be carried out soon," warning the perpetrators that they will be held accountable for their crimes. He also stated that "free men around the world will soon fulfill their role in avenging the killers of the Supreme Leader and other war martyrs."

Simultaneously, the Iranian news agency Fars, citing a source close to the negotiation team, denied any ongoing talks with the United States. The source refuted reports suggesting Iran had requested to resume negotiations, labeling them as false and originating from "Zionist regime"-aligned media. According to the source, no negotiations will occur until the U.S. retracts its current positions.

This statement comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S., with former U.S. President Donald Trump having recently addressed the conflict and Iran's new leadership in a press conference. The situation remains volatile, with Iran signaling a firm stance against any diplomatic engagement under current conditions and promising retaliation for the assassination of its Supreme Leader.