Ayatollah who once received UK ‘tolerance’ grant issues fatwa for Muslims to avenge Khamenei

After the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani and Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi have issued fatwas calling on Muslims to revenge.

2 Mar, 01:58 — 2 Mar, 14:35

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Why this matters

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, marks a pivotal moment for the country, creating a significant power vacuum and raising questions about Iran's future leadership and regional stability. His successor will shape Iran's domestic and foreign policies, potentially impacting international relations, nuclear ambitions, and conflicts across the Middle East.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 6 sources cover this story

Coverage largely confirms the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with some outlets detailing the alleged perpetrators and subsequent calls for revenge, while others focus on the ensuing power vacuum and potential successors. There are meaningful differences in the depth of reporting on the circumstances of his death and the immediate reactions within Iran and among its allies.

Political spectrum

LeftCenterRight

independent

politiken

tempo-english

daily-star-bd

naharnet

jerusalem-post

Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

The Independentcenter-leftcenter-leftcautiousfocuses on potential militarization of future leadership

politikencenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticaldetails US/Israeli attack planning

tempo-englishcentercenter-leftneutralneutral inquiry into succession possibilities

Coverage leans: center-left

The overall coverage leans center-left, with a focus on the political implications of Khamenei's death and a cautious tone regarding Iran's future, though some outlets highlight calls for revenge.

What sources agree on

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died/been assassinated.
His death has created a power vacuum in Iran.
There are reactions and mourning following Khamenei's death.

Where they diverge

The alleged perpetrators and nature of Khamenei's death

jerusalem-postpolitiken

These outlets explicitly state that US and Israeli forces were responsible for the killing, with Politiken adding details about planned surprise attacks.

Daily Star BDtempo-englishThe Independentnaharnet

These outlets refer to his death as an 'assassination' or simply 'death' without specifying perpetrators or the nature of the attack.

The primary focus of the aftermath of Khamenei's death

jerusalem-postnaharnet

These outlets highlight immediate reactions, such as calls for revenge through fatwas and mass mourning rallies by supporters.

tempo-englishThe Independent

These outlets focus on the political implications, specifically the question of succession and potential future leadership in Iran.

Key claims1 agreed · 5 unverified

✓

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.

agreed·jerusalem-postpolitikenThe Independenttempo-englishDaily Star BD+1

US and Israel were responsible for killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

unverified·jerusalem-postpolitiken

Coverage gaps

The issuance of fatwas calling for revenge by Grand Ayatollahs Hossein Nouri Hamedani and Naser Makarem Shirazi.

Reportedjerusalem-post

MissingpolitikenThe Independenttempo-english+2

The detail that Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani once received a UK ‘tolerance’ grant.

Reportedjerusalem-post

MissingpolitikenThe Independenttempo-english+2

The specific mention of Ali Larijani as a top Iranian official expected to step into the power vacuum.

ReportedThe Independent

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External Fact-Checks

Claims matched against human-vetted fact-check databases

?This image is fake. It has been made or edited using Google AI tools, as evidenced by a SynthID watermark and several visual inconsistencies.

An image shows Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lying partially buried in rubble after being killed in a strike on Iran by the US and Israel.

Full Fact·2 Mar 2026Read →

—Misleading

The photo shows Khamenei after his death resulting from US and Israeli attacks.

Press Trust of IndiaRead →

✗False

This video shows Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissing reports of his death.

The Quint·1 Mar 2026Read →

Story evolution

The narrative evolved from initial confirmation of Khamenei's death and immediate mourning to speculation about his successor and, subsequently, to details about the alleged perpetrators and calls for revenge.

Initial Reports & MourningMarch 2 morning

Early reports confirm Khamenei's death and describe immediate reactions, such as mourning rallies.

Succession SpeculationMarch 2 late morning

The narrative shifts to focus on who might succeed Khamenei and the implications for Iran's future leadership.

Attack Details & Calls for RevengeMarch 2 afternoon

Later articles provide details on the alleged perpetrators of the attack and report on calls for retaliation.

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

The Independent

Who is Ali Larijani? Top Iranian official expected to step into power vacuum left by Khamenei’s death

Center

politiken

Angrebene, der kostede Khamenei og højtstående iranske embedsfolk livet, var nøje planlagte overraskelsesangreb

tempo-english

Who Could Succeed Ali Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader? - Tempo.co English

Daily Star BD

Assassination of Ali Khamenei - The Daily Star

naharnet

Hezbollah supporters mourn Khamenei in mass rally - Naharnet

Right-leaning

jerusalem-post