A statement from Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was read out by a presenter on state television after he was reported to be in a coma having ‘lost at lease one leg’
Iran’s new Supreme Leader has vowed to avenge the “blood of Iranians” in his first official statement. The 56-year-old son of assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, new Iran regime leader Mojtaba Khamenei, had his statement read out on state television.
In comments translated by BBC Persian, Khamenei says that the “lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz” should still be used by Iran. He then says that Iran has a policy of “friendship” with neighbouring countries, but advised them to close American bases, which he says Iran will continue to target.
Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran will not hesitate to “avenge the blood of Iranians” who have been killed. Since his appointment, he has not been spotted on state TV, and this message was read aloud by the presenter.
He vows to avenge those killed in the war, including in a strike on a school. He says Iran will “obtain compensation” from its enemy, referring to the United States. If it refuses, Iran will “take from its assets” or destroy them to the same extent, he claims.
It comes after we reported how Iran’s new Supreme Leader was said to be in a coma having lost at least one leg in horror strikes by the US and Israel.
Reports suggested he had lost at least one leg and has also suffered serious stomach or liver damage. A source in Iranian capital Tehran told the Sun they smuggled out extraordinary detail about the new leader’s condition, treatment, location and security. He was said to be under intensive care at the Sina University Hospital in the city’s historic quarter after a section of the building was sealed off surrounded by massive security.
The Iran leader said in his statement: “I address those who have suffered in recent days, whether they have lost loved ones to martyrdom, been wounded, or had their homes and businesses damaged. First, I express my deepest sympathy to the families of the honored martyrs.
“This stems from my shared experience with them. In addition to my father, whose loss has become a national tragedy, I have also bid farewell to my beloved and devoted wife, my selfless sister who dedicated herself to serving her parents and received her reward, her young child, and my other brother-in-law, the honorable scholar, joining the ranks of the martyrs.”
The address added: “I emphasize that we will demand compensation from the enemy. If they refuse, we will seize from their funds as we deem appropriate. If that proves impossible, we will destroy an equivalent amount of their property.”
Other sources reported Mojtada is entirely unaware of the war, the deaths of family members including his wife and son and even his own election as Supreme Leader.
The war in Iran has escalated in the last few days, with Iran conducting strikes on US and Israeli bases in the Middle East. Bahrain and Kuwait International Airports have in the last 24 hours been targeted, with Iran seeking to dismantle the entire Gulf’s civilian and energy infrastructure, with the airports containing jet fuel storage facilities and additional tanks in the vicinity supporting the oil sector.