{"id":12713,"date":"2026-03-01T08:59:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T08:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=12713"},"modified":"2026-03-01T08:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T08:59:11","slug":"iranian-military-vows-retribution-for-killing-of-ayatollah-khamenei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=12713","title":{"rendered":"Iranian Military Vows Retribution for Killing of Ayatollah Khamenei"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Tehran:<\/strong> The <strong>Iranian Armed Forces<\/strong> has vowed to take decisive action in response to the reported killing of Supreme Leader <strong>Ayatollah Ali Khamenei<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an official statement, the Iranian military described the attack on the nation\u2019s leadership as a \u201cgrave act\u201d and promised a strong and decisive response. \u201cThe aggressor will be punished under all circumstances,\u201d the statement read, emphasizing that Iran would take every possible measure to defend its sovereignty and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps<\/strong> (IRGC) also confirmed its commitment to ensuring that those responsible for the Supreme Leader\u2019s killing face severe, decisive, and regrettable punishment. Officials stressed that they would not allow an opportunity to punish the perpetrators to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Iranian state media, <strong>Ayatollah Khamenei<\/strong> was reportedly killed in the U.S. and Israeli missile strikes that targeted multiple locations across Tehran, including his office, on Saturday. The announcement has triggered nationwide mourning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to the tragedy, Iranian authorities declared a seven-day public holiday and a 40-day mourning period to honor the Supreme Leader. State institutions and media outlets are broadcasting coverage of the funeral and related ceremonies, highlighting the nation\u2019s grief and resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The statements from the Iranian military and IRGC signal that Tehran intends to pursue retribution for the attack while reinforcing its stance on protecting national sovereignty and leadership integrity. The situation continues to escalate, raising tensions across the region and prompting international attention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tehran: The Iranian Armed Forces has vowed to take decisive action in response to the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 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