Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor
July 11 (Reuters) - A written statement from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei threatened vengeance for the death of his predecessor and father on Saturday, but added that it would depend not only on Iran but also on "free people around the world".
Khamenei's other sons appear at his funeral as Iran's new supreme leader remains in hiding
Iran's top officials and brothers of the country's new supreme leader emerged into public view to attend the funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Recent clashes between the U.S. and Iran, and a vow by the ayatollah to avenge his father’s death, further eroded a shaky cease-fire signed last month.