Iran’s Supreme Leader Killed Amid Conflict with the U.S. and Israel

The Supreme Leader of Iran, who ruled for 36 years, has been killed in the initial assault of the U.S.-Israel conflict against Iran. On June 18, a memorandum of understanding was signed by President Trump and the Iranian government, aiming for a finalized agreement within 60 days.

Currently, these negotiations are on hold—not for talks—rather to lay to rest those lost to the ongoing American military actions.

“It’s our duty to kill Trump,” declared one speaker as the mourning period began.

During the six-day mourning period, foreign delegations, including the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, arrived in Tehran. At the funeral, he referred to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as “a great scholar and a great leader,” voicing that Pakistan and Iran “will march together under any circumstances.”

While previously neutral, he noted in June that Iranian leaders “have a sincere desire to promote peace in the region,” even referring to Trump as a “man of peace.”

By Sunday, however, the mood in Tehran’s Grand Mosala had shifted from sorrow to open hostility. Scholar Mohammad Rasouli questioned the crowd, asking why “the most despicable man in the world” was still alive, calling for chants like “It’s our duty to kill Trump.” Reports indicate that banners with “Kill Trump” and “Kill Bibi,” referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were on display.

Mourners were reportedly seen throwing a rock at a statue of President Trump, according to footage from Iranian state media. One sign boldly stated, “There will be blood,” while a mourner expressed to Fox, “We are here for revenge.”

Mr. Trump voiced his perspective from Mount Rushmore, stating that the U.S. had “completely crushed Iran,” and even offered Tehran a “week off for funerals.” In another interview, he mentioned that the U.S. had no plans to attack the gathered Iranian leadership, as “there would be no one left to negotiate with.” On Monday, he also cautioned that if Iran doesn’t comply with the agreement, the U.S. could target Iranian power plants and bridges quickly.

The new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not made a public appearance since the attack that killed his father, leading to unverified concerns regarding his safety.

Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed rumors of a rift between him and President Trump, stating that they see eye to eye “99% of the time.” He assured that Iran would not obtain nuclear weapons “with or without a deal.” Furthermore, he urged Turkey not to rejoin the F-35 program, calling the Turkish government “infected by the Muslim Brotherhood.” Despite this, reports suggest that President Erdoğan feels he was promised those jets at a recent summit.