12.03.2026 18:13
Iran's new religious leader Mojtaba Khamenei expressed emotional sentiments regarding his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has not yet been buried. Stating that he saw his father's body, Khamenei said, "He was like a mountain filled with strength and resilience," and mentioned that his hand was in a fist.
The new religious leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, spoke about his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S. attack. Khamenei shared his experience of having the opportunity to see his father's body after his martyrdom.
"WHAT I SAW WAS A MOUNTAIN FILLED WITH RESILIENCE"
Using emotional expressions about his father, Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the scene he witnessed left a deep mark on him. Khamenei said, "After his martyrdom, I had the opportunity to visit his body. What I saw was like a mountain filled with strength and resilience."
"HE HAD HIS FIST CLENCHED"
Khamenei also noted that his father's hand was clenched into a fist, interpreting this as a sign of strong will.
HIS FATHER ALI KHAMENEI WAS KILLED IN THE FIRST ATTACKS
The religious leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, lost his life in the attacks carried out in the early days of the war. The death of Ali Khamenei, a significant figure in the Iranian administration for many years, accelerated the leadership process in the country, and subsequently, Mojtaba Khamenei was elected as the new religious leader.
HE ALSO LOST HIS WIFE AND CHILD
Mojtaba Khamenei's wife, Zahra Haddad Adel, also lost her life in the attacks. It was reported that one of Khamenei's sons also died in the attacks targeting the family.
HE SUFFERED MANY LOSSES FROM HIS FAMILY
During the war, the Khamenei family experienced other losses as well. Mojtaba Khamenei's sister, brother-in-law, and some relatives were among those who lost their lives in the attacks. Additionally, it was reported that some of Ali Khamenei's grandchildren were also killed in the attacks.
These heavy losses have further intensified the atmosphere of war in Iran, while the international community closely follows how the new leader Mojtaba Khamenei's policies will shape in the future.