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Iran threatens to avenge Khamenei's death, according to reports

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Iran threatens to avenge Khamenei's death, according to reports

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TL;DR

A report circulating on the source claims Iranian sources threaten to avenge the killing of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Israeli commentator Dror Balazada, who shared the report, warned that since October 7 no threat should be underestimated and called for proper action.

01 · THE DISPATCH

According to a report shared on the source, Iranian sources have threatened to avenge the death of late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The threat, posted Sunday evening, did not name a specific Iranian official, target, or timeframe. The message was accompanied by a comment from Israeli analyst Dror Balazada, who noted that since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, no threat should be dismissed, and urged Israel to act decisively.

The Zioneer has previously reported on threats from Iranian officials related to Khamenei's death, including statements from Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad (July 5) and judiciary chief Mohsen Rajai (July 6). The current report originates from a single source and has not been independently verified. The ambiguity of the threat—lacking a specific actor or planned action—leaves open whether it reflects official policy or an unofficial statement.

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