Iran's judiciary chief, Mohsen Ezhe'i, issued a statement on Wednesday vowing revenge for the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and calling for an unprecedented mass funeral. Ezhe'i described Khamenei as 'the leader of the axis of resistance' and pledged allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Iranian media reports.
Mohsen Ezhe'i, head of Iran's judiciary, on Wednesday called for an unprecedented mass funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and vowed divine revenge, in the first major official response since Khamenei's death. In a statement circulated on Iranian Telegram channels, Ezhe'i described Khamenei as 'the leader of the axis of resistance' and 'unique of his generation,' and pledged allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
The statement comes amid a turbulent period in Iran. As The Zioneer reported, contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was reportedly lost following a missile escalation, and unverified claims have circulated regarding his abduction. The new leader's status remains unclear, with hardline factions reportedly demanding vengeance.
Ezhe'i's rhetoric underscores the regime's determination to project strength and unity. The funeral is expected to draw massive crowds, with the judiciary chief urging citizens to 'chisel into history the most unprecedented farewell and funeral in human history.'
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