The official Israel state X account in Persian posted a sarcastic remark about the large crowds at Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, suggesting attendees came to confirm the leader's death rather than to mourn, as reported by Israeli media (N12). The post has drawn attention on social media and among diplomatic circles.
The official Israel state X account in Persian posted a sarcastic barb at the scale of mourning at Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral on Friday evening, writing: "Many came — not to mourn, but to make sure he is dead." The post, widely circulated by Israeli media (N12), uses satire to question the crowds' sincerity, insinuating that turnout reflects curiosity or relief rather than grief. The digital jab is part of a broader pattern of Israeli information warfare targeting Iran during the funeral period, following a previous bulletin by The Zioneer (21:53) noting similar Persian-language taunts. It also comes as international delegations — including from Hamas, Egypt's parliament, and a group of Indian Muslims — arrive in Tehran for the ceremonies, heightening the event's diplomatic sensitivity. The account's post has not been officially confirmed as government-sanctioned messaging, but it appears on a verified state-affiliated handle.
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