WATCH: Grandson Of Former Ayatollah Said They Would “Erase Israel”

Ali Ahmad Khomeini, grandson of Iran’s late revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, has openly declared that every Muslim country will “erase” Israel and repeat what Hamas did on October 7, 2023, the moment they gain the military power to do so.

The hardline cleric made the explosive remarks during an exclusive interview aired on February 4, 2026, on Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen TV, a channel closely linked to Hezbollah. The full translation was provided by the Washington-based Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).

“The Israelis know full well that if the day comes when any Islamic nation is capable of firing missiles at Israel, and striking Israel, and if they are capable of erasing Israel – they will do to Israel what Hamas did to it,” Khomeini said.

🚨Grandson of Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini, Ali Ahmad Khomeini, made it crystal clear last month:

“The Israelis know damn well: The day the Islamic nation gets the chance, WE’LL ERASE ISRAEL – just like Hamas tried!”
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He insisted it is not a matter of choice but a religious and national “duty” for the entire Muslim world.

“Today, we see that some countries in the region are not fulfilling their duty, saying that they are incapable of doing so. Israel knows, America knows, and the leaders of the superpowers know that if the day comes when the Islamic countries are capable of bombing Israel, they will do it.”

Pressed by the interviewer on exactly which countries he meant, Khomeini replied without hesitation: “All the Muslim nations.”

The comments come as the Middle East remains on edge following the October 7 Hamas massacre that killed over 1,200 Israelis and triggered the ongoing war in Gaza, as well as exchanges involving Iranian-backed groups across the region. NaijaChoice News research shows the statement echoes the long-standing “Axis of Resistance” ideology promoted by Tehran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution led by his grandfather.

Ali Ahmad Khomeini also sent a direct warning to the United States amid fresh nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

“We are not afraid of them at all, because we are steadfast, and we are defending our rights and our country. We say to the Americans: you will die before you see us humiliated.”

Ruhollah Khomeini, who ruled Iran from 1979 until his death in 1989, remains a revered figure among hardliners. His grandson’s remarks are being viewed by observers as a continuation of that uncompromising legacy, especially at a time when Iran is still reeling from the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026.

The timing has raised fresh concerns about stability in the oil-rich Gulf, a zone that directly affects Nigeria’s energy security and the safety of Nigerian citizens working in the Middle East.