Calls for the killing of Donald Trump were made beside the coffin of assassinated former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at a packed prayer hall in Tehran on Sunday. The funeral, delayed due to war, drew thousands of mourners who vowed revenge against the US and Israeli leaders. New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remained absent from public view as three of his brothers stood beside their father's coffin.
Ali Khamenei was killed along with other family members on the first day of the US and Israeli war on 28 February. The assassination has deepened a regional crisis, with Iran staging a week of mass funeral processions. The event marks a dramatic escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Iran is staging a week of mass funeral processions for the fallen leader, drawing large crowds across the country. The war, now in its fifth month, has already caused widespread destruction and displacement. The absence of the new Supreme Leader from the funeral has sparked speculation about internal power dynamics.
The calls for Trump's assassination at the funeral signal a hardening of Iranian public sentiment. This could complicate any future diplomatic efforts and increase the risk of further violence. The international community is closely watching Iran's next moves as it navigates both mourning and succession.
Analysts warn that the strong emotions on display may constrain Iran's leadership, limiting its options for de-escalation. The country now faces the dual challenge of project stability abroad while managing internal succession.