Mojtaba Khamenei lists 13 world leaders as targets

Mojtaba Khamenei published a list of thirteen world leaders on July 13, 2026, naming figures he said should be targeted to avenge his father's death, officials said. The announcement coincided with reporting of a reported plot against Donald Trump; U.S. officials said they were monitoring intelligence related to possible threats. Reaction pending.

Mojtaba Khamenei's list

The list named several sitting and former heads of government, including Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Giorgia Meloni, officials said. Iranian authorities said the statement followed the funeral and framed it as a response to what they described as external interference. Officials added that recent incidents showed the ceasefire between Iran-backed groups and opposing forces had been breached on both sides.

Shipping and security signals shifted after the announcement: Iranian statements also warned the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until what they called U.S. interference ceased, officials said. Analysts described closure threats as a tactical lever that could raise insurance and rerouting costs for global shipping and put upward pressure on energy risk premia, though no market moves are confirmed at this hour.

U.S. and allied intelligence channels said monitoring would continue; expect further public intelligence updates by July 15, 2026.