'Kill Trump' calls at Ali Khamenei's funeral as top leaders reemerge from hiding
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- During funeral proceedings for Ali Khamenei, attendees displayed posters and graffiti calling for the assassination of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
- These slogans echoed sentiments expressed by the crowd, indicating a strong anti-US and anti-Israel sentiment.
- The incident occurred at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran.
During the funeral procession for Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calls for the assassination of prominent political figures, including former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, were visible. Posters and graffiti bearing these slogans appeared at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, the site of the funeral.
The messages displayed by attendees reflected a strong anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiment, echoing the sentiments of the crowd gathered for the funeral. This public expression of animosity towards U.S. and Israeli leadership occurred amidst the mourning for Khamenei, who was a key figure in Iran's political landscape and a vocal critic of both nations.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and deep-seated animosity between Iran and the United States and Israel. The funeral, attended by numerous high-ranking officials and a large public gathering, provided a platform for such expressions of political dissent and hostility.
Originally published by NDTV in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.