Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Khamenei comments on killing of Ali Larijani
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- Khamenei described Larijani as a statesman with extensive and diverse experience in the political, military, security, and cultural fields.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a statement on Wednesday mourning the killing of Dr. Ali Larijani, his son, and several of his colleagues in what he described as an assassination carried out by an enemy. He said the attack reflects the significance of Larijani’s role and the level of hostility against him.
According to the statement, Khamenei described Larijani as an experienced statesman with a broad background in political, military, security, and cultural fields, adding that his loss represents a major blow to the Islamic Republic during a critical period.
The statement carried a strong warning, with Khamenei saying that the bloodshed would only strengthen Iran and vowing that “those responsible will pay a heavy price soon.” He added that such assassinations indicate the enemy’s inability to confront Iran through other means.
The remarks come amid unprecedented regional escalation, fueling expectations of an imminent Iranian response as tensions continue to rise.
