Iran Unveils Retaliation List: Trump, Netanyahu, and Western Leaders Targeted After Khamenei Assassination

The geopolitical landscape has shifted dramatically after Iran's conservative newspaper Hamshahri published a list of **American, Israeli, and European leaders** targeted for retaliation following the assassination of Supreme Leader **Ayatollah Ali Khamenei**. Former US President **Donald Trump** stands prominently on the list, signaling that Iran intends to hold him personally accountable for the coordinated attack that ended Khamenei's 36-year rule in February 2026.

The Assassination That Sparked a New War

The list emerges directly from the aftermath of a **joint US-Israeli air strike** on Saturday morning in Tehran, which killed Khamenei and at least 13 high-ranking Iranian defense officials, including IRGC Commander Mohammad Pakpour and Defense Minister Azis Nasirzadeh. The strike, which occurred around 9:40 AM local time, also resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, with the Iranian Red Crescent reporting at least **787 fatalities** across the country.

In the wake of the attack, Iran declared a **40-day period of mourning**, while the new Supreme Leader, **Mojtaba Khamenei**, vowed that "vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out". He confirmed that Tehran had compiled a specific list of individuals to be targeted as part of this retaliation.

Who Is on the List?

The Hamshahri publication identifies **13 foreign leaders** as potential targets. The roster includes:

• Donald Trump (Former US President and current political figure)
• Benjamin Netanyahu (Israeli Prime Minister)
• Various **European leaders** implicated in the operation against Iran

This move highlights escalating tensions between **Tehran and Western powers**, raising immediate concerns about the security of international political figures and the potential for further violence in the region.

Global Fallout: Oil Prices and Regional Strikes

Iran has already begun its retaliatory campaign, launching **missile and drone attacks** against US and Israeli military installations in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman. The conflict has pushed global **oil prices back over $100 per barrel**, creating significant turbulence in international financial markets.

The humanitarian cost is already staggering, with the United Refugee Agency reporting up to **3.2 million Iranians displaced** due to the ongoing bombardments. As Iran's provisional governing council works to name a new supreme leader, the vow for continued retaliation across the Persian Gulf and oil routes suggests this conflict will not resolve quickly.