Mojtaba Khamenei has said vengeance is 'inevitable' following the killing of his father, which the BBC reports took place on the first day of what it describes as the US-Israeli war on Iran. Limited detail is available on the circumstances.
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Key facts
- Mojtaba Khamenei said vengeance for his father's killing is 'inevitable', according to the BBC.
- The statement followed his father's burial, the BBC reported.
- The BBC reported the killing occurred on the first day of what it described as the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- Further details on the circumstances of the killing were not included in the available reporting.
Mojtaba Khamenei has said vengeance for the killing of his father is “inevitable”, according to the BBC.
The BBC reported that the statement came after his father’s burial, and that the killing happened on the first day of what it described as the US-Israeli war on Iran.
The available reporting offers limited additional detail on the circumstances of the killing or on the identities involved.
It is not yet clear from the sources how or where the killing took place, or what form any reprisal might take.
The BBC reported the comments as part of its coverage of the conflict.
Why it matters
A public vow of revenge made during an active conflict points to the potential for further escalation involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Much about the circumstances remains unconfirmed in the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Who called for revenge?
Mojtaba Khamenei called for revenge following his father's burial, according to the BBC.
When did the killing take place?
The killing happened on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to the BBC.
What did Mojtaba Khamenei say?
He said that vengeance for the killing is 'inevitable', as reported by the BBC.
Timeline
- Iran supreme leader calls for revenge after father's burial
BBC World: Mojtaba Khamenei says vengeance is "inevitable" for the killing, which happened on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- Iran supreme leader calls for revenge for father's killing
BBC World: Mojtaba Khamenei says vengeance is "inevitable" for the killing, which happened on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran.