Statement of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: People's Cry for Revenge for the Martyred Leader's Blood

In an official statement released on July 5, 2026, Iran's Supreme National Security Council emphasized the iron will of the Iranian nation to avenge the blood of the martyred leader. This statement comes as the Iranian capital witnesses one of the largest human gatherings in its history to bid farewell to the body of Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, who was martyred in attacks in February 2026 [1].

Decisive Message from the Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in a message published by Tasnim News Agency and other state media, addressed the enemies, stating: "In these few days, fix your eyes on Iran; this is the same Iran you thought you could bring to its knees in a matter of days" [1]. He emphasized that the presence of millions in the streets is a clear message of national endurance and determination to punish the perpetrators of the assassination. Zolghadr, who was appointed to this position in March 2026, noted that the case for avenging the pure blood of the martyred leader and other martyrs of this crime remains open, and the perpetrators and commanders will face the consequences of their actions at the appropriate time [3].

Million-Strong Surge in Farewell and Funeral Ceremonies Field reports from Tehran indicate an unprecedented presence of people at the funeral ceremony. According to local authorities, more than 10 million trips were recorded in the Tehran Metro alone to transport mourners during the ceremony days [1]. Chanting slogans of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," the people demanded a decisive military response to the attacks that led to the martyrdom of the Leader of the Revolution and his companions [2]. The Supreme National Security Council noted in its statement that this "surging flood of the population" is now shouting two main slogans: resistance against enemies and revenge for the blood of Iran's martyred leader [2]. The ceremony, which began on July 4 and will continue until July 9 in the cities of Qom and Mashhad, has been described as a "million-strong referendum" in support of the path of resistance [1].

The Open Case of Revenge and Iran's New Security Doctrine The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council also referred to the symbol of the martyred leader's "clenched fist" at the moment of ascension, introducing it as the enduring symbol of Iran's national security doctrine [3]. He emphasized that revenge is not only a popular demand but a strategic and legal necessity to maintain the country's deterrence. Meanwhile, Iran's Ministry of Intelligence, in a separate statement, emphasized its commitment to the covenant with the new leadership, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declaring that the grief of the Iranian people will only be soothed by the administration of justice and the definitive punishment of the criminals [4]. International analysts, including Al Jazeera, have described these ceremonies as a sign of Iranian national unity against foreign pressure and military threats, which has neutralized all enemy plans to create instability in the country [1].