The Rhetoric of Revenge in Iran As mourning ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have concluded, the Iranian leadership has escalated its rhetoric, calling for retaliation against those blamed for the supreme leader's death.
This "revenge propaganda" raises questions about what lies behind it and its implications for the international community. The Iranian regime's use of harsh language is not new, but the current tone is striking.
More than 180 lawmakers have endorsed demands for retaliation in parliament, while pro government media outlets promote a wanted list of Western politicians and military officials.