Iranians call for revenge at Khamenei funeral as tensions with US, Israel rise
Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Tehran on Monday, July 5, 2026, to mourn former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and demand revenge for his death. Khamenei’s flag‑draped coffin, together with the coffins of family members killed in the February 28 airstrike that triggered the Israel‑U.S. military campaign against Iran, was carried on a ceremonial truck toward Mehrabad International Airport. Mourners in black threw scarves and personal items toward the vehicle, held placards calling for the deaths of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and displayed an effigy of Trump hanging. Mourner Fatima Hassan told reporters, “We are not here to say goodbye to him; we are here for revenge. And we will take revenge.” The procession is part of Iran’s week‑long state mourning ceremony.
The public call for retaliation raises the risk of further escalation between Iran, Israel and the United States, a development that could push global oil prices higher. As a major oil exporter, Nigeria feels such shocks through pump prices and broader inflation, affecting household budgets and transport costs.
Will you adjust your fuel budget or travel plans in anticipation of possible price spikes, or will you wait for clearer signals before acting?