Iran supreme leader vows revenge for father's killing

Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed that his nation will exact revenge for the killing of his father and predecessor, blaming the United States and Israel. His written message, the first since his father's funeral, stated that vengeance is the nation's will and "must inevitably be carried out," regardless of the presence of current officials.

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Vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out

The strong rhetoric follows a week of heightened exchanges of fire that jeopardized an interim agreement aimed at ending their war. President Donald Trump responded to perceived threats of assassination by warning that any attempt on his life would lead the U.S. to "completely decimate" Iran, stating that thousands of missiles are prepared for immediate deployment.

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1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!

Amidst these escalating threats, international mediators are actively working to bring diplomacy back to the forefront. Reports indicate that a delegation from Qatar has traveled to Iran, aiming to strengthen its role as a mediator in the conflict. Despite these efforts, President Trump has labeled the ongoing talks with Iran as a "waste of time."

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This matter depends neither on my personal existence nor on that of other officials. Whether we are present or not, it will come to pass

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi asserted that Tehran has upheld its commitments following a memorandum of understanding signed last month, stating, "Tehran has so far kept its word." He emphasized that "mutual compliance" is the only path forward. However, a significant obstacle to a final agreement remains the future of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran closed to commercial shipping during the war in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes. The waterway is a critical conduit for energy exports, and its closure has had a substantial impact on the global economy.

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Tehran has so far kept its word. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance.