Tehran: The wife of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has moreover passed away. Iranian state media reported this on Monday. Khamenei's wife, Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, was seriously injured in a recent US airstrike. The US and Israel are constantly attacking Iran, and Iran, in response, is targeting various US bases.
Who was Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh?
It is noteworthy that during Khamenei's rule, his wife, Mansoureh, remained largely out of public life. Khamenei and several members of his family were killed in a recent US airstrike. His wife, Mansoureh, was seriously injured during the attack. She moreover died on Monday. Khamenei and Mansoureh married in 1964. Although little is known well-nigh them, the couple had six children.
How has Iran reacted to Mansoureh and Khamenei's death?
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (86), was killed in joint US-Israeli attacks on the Iranian capital, Tehran, early Saturday. Several other top Iranian officials were moreover killed. A 40-day mourning period has been supposed in Iran pursuit Khamenei's death. Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were moreover killed in the attacks.
Who is the Supreme Leader of Iran?
Following Khamenei's death, the reins of the country were handed over to a three-member committee consisting of President Masoud Pezeshkian, Supreme Court Chief Justice Gholam Hossein Mohseni Eje'i, and jurist Alireza Arafi. In addition, top military officer Ahmad Vahidi has been scheduled the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). He replaces Mohammad Pakpour, who was killed in the US-Israeli attack.
What did Pezeshkian say?
Pezeshkian vowed to avenge Mr. Khamenei's assassination, warning that those responsible would "repent." His office said in a statement on Sunday that this grave treason will never go unanswered.
Soon after, US President Donald Trump warned, "Iran has just spoken that they are going to launch a very powerful wade today, increasingly powerful than they have overly washed-up before. They largest not do that. If they do, we will wade them with a gravity never seen before."
