Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge, Lists Meloni, Trump Among 'Responsible'

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Supreme Leader, has vowed revenge for the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating it is a "desire of our nation and must certainly be fulfilled."

While not explicitly naming individuals, Mojtaba Khamenei included former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a list of alleged culprits. Also named were Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The Iranian newspaper Hamshari published the list, depicting the alleged culprits in orange prison uniforms.

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it is a desire of our nation and must certainly be fulfilled.

Following the threats, Italian officials quickly rallied around Prime Minister Meloni. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that Meloni would "certainly not be intimidated." Senate President Ignazio La Russa emphasized that an attack on Meloni is an attack on all Italians and affirmed Italy's unity in defending freedom and democracy. League Secretary Matteo Salvini echoed this sentiment, calling the threats "unacceptable" and stating that Italy "does not allow itself to be intimidated."

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Certainly she will not be intimidated.

U.S. President Donald Trump, also on the list, has repeatedly claimed to be a primary target of Tehran. He reportedly stated on his social media platform, Truth, that "a thousand missiles are ready to launch and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran if I am killed." He added that orders have been given for the military to "decimate and completely destroy all areas of Iran."

Notably absent from the list of alleged perpetrators are U.S. Vice President JD Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with whom Tehran has been negotiating. These negotiations, however, appear to have stalled since Iran's attack on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz last Sunday. Mediators are reportedly working to restart dialogue amid the escalating tensions.

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Who attacks Giorgia Meloni attacks all of us. To her total solidarity and closeness. And firm condemnation for the threats coming from Iran. Italy does not allow itself to be intimidated.