President Masoud Pezeshkian was attacked by hardline supporters during the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei this week, according to a New York Times report cited by journalist Asaf Rosenzweig. The crowd tried to topple him, shouting 'death to the groveler,' and videos show him swaying as security forces rescued him. Pezeshkian's office shared the footage on social media.
The attack on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by hardline supporters at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was first reported by The Zioneer at 06:54 Jerusalem, citing a New York Times report. New details from the same report, cited by journalist Asaf Rosenzweig, show that Pezeshkian's office has circulated video footage of the incident on social media. The footage, shared by the president's own office, shows him being jostled and swaying as security personnel push back the crowd shouting 'death to the groveler.' The attack underscores the deep internal divisions in Iran over potential negotiations with the United States, as hardliners reject any diplomatic engagement.
3 developments
- DevelopingVideo shows Iranian FM Araghchi stoned, chased into alley during Khamenei's funeral
- DevelopingIran's top three leaders attend Khamenei's funeral, N12 reports
- StrongIRGC chief Vahidi, Iranian FM Araghchi reportedly arrive at Khamenei funeral on motorcycles
- DevelopingArmenian PM meets Iranian president ahead of Khamenei funeral ceremonies
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