Iran's Speaker Ghalibaf on Khamenei's Death Announcement
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was confirmed about an hour after the bombing. He and Ali Larijani, head of the Supreme National Security Council, decided to announce the news at dawn, scheduling the public disclosure for 8 a.m. the following day and calling citizens to take to the streets. The plan was altered when foreign media reported the death around 12:30 a.m., prompting the leaders to move the announcement forward.
Ghalibaf also emphasized a four‑field strategy—military, diplomatic, service and street—to strengthen Iran, noting that the country fought for 40 days while Hezbollah fought for 104 days, achieving victory. He declared that Iran has won the war and must now consolidate that victory, linking national unity to the principle of wilayat. The successor to the late leader is identified as his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, whose statements are read on television.
These remarks were made during a meeting of the Iranian Parliament Coordination Council and reflect the leadership’s focus on post‑conflict governance, public mobilization, and institutional consolidation.
Entities: Ali Khamenei · Ali Larejani · Ali Larijani · Ayatollah Ali Khamenei · Iranian Parliament · Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf · Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf · Mojtaba Khamenei · Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei · Wilayat
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The decision to announce was altered because foreign media had already reported the death. (Ghalibaf)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death was confirmed about an hour after the bombing. (Ghalibaf)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ghalibaf and Larijani decided to announce the news at 8 a.m. the next day. (Ghalibaf)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ghalibaf and Ali Larijani decided to announce the death at dawn and call citizens to the streets. (Ghalibaf)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Qalibaf emphasized a four‑field strategy – military, diplomatic, service and street – as essential to a strong Iran. (Qalibaf)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iran fought 40 days while Hezbollah fought 104 days, achieving victory. (Qalibaf)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Qalibaf linked the need for unity around the principle of wilayat. (Qalibaf)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ghalibaf said Iran has won the war and must consolidate the victory. (Ghalibaf)