An Iranian newspaper has published a list of 13 foreign leaders it says should be targeted for revenge following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli strike. The provocative move escalates rhetoric in an already volatile Middle East. Main Developments The Hamshahri newspaper, an official publication in Tehran, released an infographic online late Saturday featuring photos of 13 leaders alongside a statement from Mojtaba Khamenei. The list includes US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Other names on the list include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The list does not appear in the paper's Sunday print edition. Read also: Why Pakistan's Bond Dispute Threatens Investor Trust Background The US-Israeli strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei occurred on February 28, the first day of the Middle East war. His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has since vowed revenge. Mojtaba has not been seen in public since before the war and was reportedly wounded in the same strikes that killed his father. During the conflict, Iran accused European countries of failing to condemn attacks on its territory and of complicity by allowing US military aircraft to fly through their airspace. The newspaper's list reflects these grievances. Why It Matters The publication of this list, while unofficial, signals the depth of Iran's desire for retaliation. It could further strain diplomatic relations and increase the risk of targeted attacks or proxy actions against these leaders. The inclusion of European leaders suggests Iran holds them partially responsible for the strikes. What's Next Mojtaba Khamenei stated in his first message since his father's funeral that Iran has compiled a list of individuals to be targeted, though he did not offer names. It remains unclear whether the newspaper's list is officially endorsed or if actual operations will follow. The international community will be watching for any concrete actions.