Israel’s defence minister has claimed that his country assassinated Khamenei for allegedly leading a “plan to destroy” Israel and again threatened to “eliminate” any Iranian leader who tries to promote such actions, Al Jazeera reported, citing Israel’s Channel 13.
Israel Katz made the comments in response to the ongoing funeral procession in Tehran, the Israeli broadcaster reported.
Katz added that Israel remains prepared to defend itself at any time and against any threat.
Earlier, Katz said Khamenei’s son and successor, Mojtaba, was “marked for death”, spurring an angry protest from Tehran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Trump “has committed the US to muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv”, adding, “Any threat against our people and leadership will receive an immediate, powerful response.” –Agencies
