A report circulating on Telegram states that UN Secretary-General António Guterres has conveyed condolences to Iran over the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The report is attributed to a single source and has not been independently confirmed. The Zioneer has previously covered Guterres's calls for restraint in the region.
The source is reporting that UN Secretary-General António Guterres has sent condolences to Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This claim currently rests on a single, unattributed source.
If confirmed, the move would contrast with Guterres's prior public stance during the recent escalation. As The Zioneer reported last month, Guterres had urged 'an immediate halt to attacks in the Middle East' and full respect for ceasefires — a statement that drew criticism from Israeli officials for failing to explicitly condemn the initial Iranian attack.
Given the source's limits and the absence of independent corroboration, this report should be treated as unconfirmed.
- StrongIran UN rep: 'You will see the scope of public support for the regime at Khamenei's funeral'
- DevelopingIran deputy says neighbors want to send over 1 million mourners to Khamenei funeral
- DevelopingUN chief Guterres urges immediate halt to Middle East attacks, full respect for ceasefires
- StrongIran's judiciary chief vows revenge for Khamenei's death, calls for massive funeral
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