American influencer Jackson Hinkle was filmed chanting anti-US slogans, praising the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and appearing on Russian state television during the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to reports.
Jackson Hinkle, the American influencer, was interviewed on Russian state television during the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Tuesday, footage shows. Hinkle praised the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and joined crowds in chanting 'Down with the USA,' according to the broadcast. The appearance marks a new escalation in his involvement in the funeral proceedings, which have drawn thousands of participants and become a platform for anti-American rhetoric.
Earlier today, The Zioneer reported that Hinkle had arrived in Tehran and was leading chants against the United States (Tue 08:30 Jerusalem). Subsequent reports showed him leading 'Death to Israel' and 'Down with USA' chants. On Sunday, Jul 5, Hinkle was seen handing out drinks to mourners at the ceremonies, as reported by an Israeli monitoring desk. The thread has evolved from initial unverified reports to multiple corroborating sources, including Russian state media footage.
The funeral has been marked by hardline rhetoric. The Zioneer previously reported that the IRGC Intelligence Ministry vowed revenge for Khamenei's killing from the US and Israel (Jul 4), and that speakers at the funeral called for the assassination of US President Donald Trump (Jul 1). Hinkle's public alignment with the IRGC and anti-American chants adds a layer of attention from Israeli and Western observers.
It remains unclear whether Hinkle's Russian state media appearance was prearranged or if he has any official ties to Russian or Iranian authorities. His role as an American citizen openly supporting the Iranian regime continues to draw scrutiny.
4 developments
- StrongJackson Hinkle reportedly handing out drinks at Khamenei mourning ceremonies
- DevelopingAmerican anti-Zionist activist broadcasts support for Iranian regime from Tehran
- DevelopingIran expert Amrani: Khamenei funeral is 'Iranian regime propaganda campaign'
- StrongChannel 14: Khamenei's funeral was display of incitement, threats against US, Israel
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- Internal intake