Iranians call for Trump’s death at funeral for assassinated ayatollah: ‘Seek revenge’

Published July 5, 2026 2:14pm ET | Updated July 5, 2026 2:14pm ET



Prominent mourners at the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed revenge against President Donald Trump, including calls for his assassination.

Revenge was a major theme of the massive funeral — the ayatollah was himself assassinated in U.S.-Israel strikes — which was attended by hundreds of thousands, including nearly every senior Iranian official. At one point, Mohammad Rasouli, a poet who served as the master of ceremonies before the prayers, openly called for Trump’s assassination over the loudspeakers, according to the Associated Press.

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