“Kill Trump!” Chants Explode at Khamenei Funeral as Iran Openly Calls for Assassinating U.S. President

Tens of thousands gathered for Iran’s state funeral events for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei heard explicit calls for the assassination of U.S. President Donald Trump. One speaker at the Tehran ceremony openly declared, “Why should we not kill the man who killed my imam?” before stating that “Trump’s assassination is our duty” and urging the crowd never to abandon their revenge. The inflammatory remarks were met with familiar “Death to America” chants, reflecting the regime’s deep hostility even after Khamenei’s death in a February 2026 U.S.-Israeli airstrike.

Footage from the ongoing funeral processions shows a performer reciting a poem that directly blamed President Trump for Khamenei’s elimination and incited further violence. These events occurred four months after the strikes that briefly escalated into open conflict, during a period when diplomatic negotiations are reportedly underway. President Trump has publicly stated he paused additional military action to allow talks while making clear that America retains the capability to decisively eliminate remaining Iranian leadership if necessary.

Such brazen public threats against a sitting U.S. President highlight the dangerous nature of the Iranian regime and why strong deterrence remains essential. Trump’s decisive leadership, in close coordination with Israel, successfully removed a major threat to global security. As Iran continues its hateful rhetoric, America and its allies must stay resolute against terror-supporting regimes that call for the murder of American leaders. These latest developments serve as a clear reminder of the threats facing the free world.