Some in Iran and around the world have expressed condolences over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameneia video of his last public speech attracted widespread attention. He was killed in a joint Israeli-American military operation.
Khamenei’s last public appearance occurred on February 17, more than ten days before the US-backed attack. Israelaccording to his official website.
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Khamenei slams Trump in final public speech
Speaking at a rally in East Azerbaijan province to mark the anniversary of the 1978 Tabriz uprising, Khamenei lashed out at the United States, claiming “the empire is collapsing.” He also pointed the finger at US President Trump, saying that more than half of the American people disapproved of him.
“I also want to talk about the United States. It’s a system that’s really in decline. It’s an empire that’s collapsing,” Khamenei pointed out.
“As for the crumbling American empire, it is indeed crumbling; there is a problem with their economy, there is a problem with their policies, and there is a problem with their society. More than 50 percent of Americans disapprove of their current president,” he continued.
“We must have deterrent weapons. If a country does not have deterrent weapons, it will be crushed at the feet of its enemies.” American Interfering in this matter for no reason… “You may have this and that missile. You may have this range and that’s it.” What does that have to do with you? This concerns the Iranian nation,” Khamenei said.
He further claimed that tensions between Tehran and Washington stem from what he described as U.S. desires toward Iran. “The problem we have with the United States is that they want to annex Iran and the Iranian nation is stopping them. The Islamic Republic is blocking their way,” he said.
‘Even if they kill me…’: Khamenei’s message to his supporters
In an emotional speech on June 19, Khamenei urged his followers to ignore any threats to his life, saying: “My body has little value, my life has no meaning. Even if they kill me, do not consider it our loss as long as you adhere to the principles of Imam Hussein.”
Khamenei killed in epic outrage operation
Khamenei was killed in a coordinated U.S.-Israeli military operation and his official residence in Tehran was hit by a precision airstrike. This operation is called “Epic Fury Operation”, highlighting the significant collaboration between the CIA and Israeli intelligence services.
In addition to the 86-year-old supreme leader, several members of his family, including his daughter and grandson, were reportedly killed, as well as approximately 30 to 40 other senior Iranian officials.
