Iran's Revolutionary Guards pledge loyalty to new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a statement affirming their commitment to the country’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his appointment by the Assembly of Experts. The statement emphasizes the Guards’ readiness to carry out the directives of the current Guardian Jurist, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, describing their willingness to "perform complete obedience and self-sacrifice in executing the divine commands" of the leader. The declaration comes amid ongoing political transitions within Iran’s leadership structure, as the Assembly of Experts formally confirmed Khamenei’s succession. The Revolutionary Guards, a key pillar of Iran’s theocratic regime, have historically played a central role in enforcing the authority of the supreme leader. Their public endorsement of Khamenei underscores the consolidation of power under the new leadership and reinforces the institutional alignment of Iran’s military and religious institutions with the supreme authority. The statement does not specify immediate actions or policy shifts under Khamenei’s leadership, but it signals a continuation of the existing power dynamics within Iran’s governance. The Guards’ emphasis on "divine commands" reflects the deeply religious and ideological framework that underpins their operations and loyalty. This alignment is critical for maintaining stability within the regime, particularly as Iran navigates domestic and international challenges, including economic pressures and regional conflicts. The broader context of Iran’s leadership transition highlights the interconnectedness of its political and religious institutions.#iran #mojtaba_khamenei #revolutionary_guards #assembly_of_experts #ayatollah_seyyed_mojtaba_khamenei
Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues Authorities in Iran have delayed the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid ongoing strikes by US and Israeli forces. The three-day event, originally scheduled to begin on Wednesday night at a Tehran prayer complex, was postponed due to the high volume of requests from attendees and the need to prepare infrastructure. A member of the Assembly of Experts stated the clerical body was "close" to selecting a successor to Khamenei, who was killed in a strike during the US-Israeli assault on Saturday. Iran has retaliated by launching missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states hosting US military bases. Kuwait’s health ministry reported that a girl was killed by shrapnel from an Iranian attack on a residential area. Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth claimed a US submarine sank an Iranian navy frigate in the Indian Ocean, near Sri Lanka. The frigate, the Iris Dena, carried 80 bodies recovered, with 32 survivors and dozens missing. Hegseth asserted that US and Israeli forces would soon achieve aerial superiority over Iran, calling the conflict an "unfair fight." Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Ali Larijani, criticized US President Donald Trump for dragging the American public into an "unjust war." Khamenei, Iran’s spiritual leader and highest authority, was killed at his Tehran compound in the first wave of strikes, along with his wife, an adult son, and several top officials. The funeral, set to begin at 22:00 local time on Wednesday, was postponed by Tehran’s Islamic Propaganda Co-ordination Council head, Seyyed Mohsen Mahmoudi, citing logistical challenges.#us #iran #israel #assembly_of_experts #khamenei
Iran Postpones Khamenei Funeral Amid Escalating US-Israeli Conflict Authorities in Iran have delayed the funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as US and Israeli forces continue heavy bombardment across the country. Officials cited the need to prepare infrastructure for the three-day event, which had been scheduled to begin on Wednesday night at a Tehran prayer complex. The postponement followed a surge in public requests to attend the ceremony, according to a statement from the Islamic Propaganda Co-ordination Council of Tehran province. Meanwhile, the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting Khamenei’s successor, indicated it was nearing a decision. A member of the group said the body was “close” to choosing a new leader, though no names were disclosed. Khamenei, who was killed in a strike at the start of the US-Israeli assault on Saturday, had been Iran’s highest authority since 1989. His death, along with his wife, one of their adult sons, and several top officials, marked the first wave of attacks on Tehran. Iran has retaliated by launching missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states hosting US military bases. Kuwait’s health ministry reported that a 11-year-old girl died from shrapnel injuries in a residential area struck by Iranian munitions. The US military confirmed that a submarine sank an Iranian navy frigate in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka, with the US defense secretary describing the attack as a “quiet death.” Sri Lanka’s defense officials said 80 bodies were recovered from the sunken vessel, with 32 others rescued and dozens still missing. US and Israeli forces have declared aerial dominance over Iran, with Pentagon officials asserting they would soon control the country.#us #iran #israel #assembly_of_experts #khamenei
