Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge for Father's Death Amid Regional Tensions

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Supreme Leader, issued a written statement on Saturday declaring that avenging his father's death is an imperative duty for the Iranian people. He emphasized that the revenge will be carried out regardless of whether he or other senior officials remain alive, stating, "Whether we are here or not, the revenge will be fulfilled." This declaration comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and coincides with the visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Oman. An Iranian source speaking to the Fars News Agency said that Iran will not engage in any negotiations as long as the United States maintains its current positions. Mojtaba Khamenei also pledged to avenge the "pure blood" of his father and all those killed in two recent wars, describing the perpetrators as "criminals and dishonorable." He concluded that revenge is a demand of the Iranian people and must be executed.