TDA viral statement circulating on social media claiming that world leaders congratulated Iran on the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader has been widely shared online.
The quote reads:
“We congratulate Iran on the selection of the leader Mojtaba Khamenei, and we are certain that this leader will humiliate Israel and break its arrogance just as his father did.”
The message has been attributed in different posts to President Xi Jinping and President Kim Jong Un of North Korea.
However, available evidence shows the claim is unverified and likely misleading.
Claim
Social media posts allege that either China’s President Jinping or North Korea’s leader Jong Un issued a congratulatory statement praising Iran’s new Supreme Leader.
Some posts present the quote as an official diplomatic message from Beijing or Pyongyang following Iran’s leadership transition.
What the Facts Show
1. Mojtaba Khamenei Was Recently Chosen as Iran’s Supreme Leader
Iran’s Assembly of Experts selected Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the ongoing regional conflict.
The appointment marked the first time in the history of the Islamic Republic that a son succeeded his father in the position.
2. No Verified Record of the Viral Statement
A review of official government statements, international news reports, and state media from China and North Korea does not show any confirmed statement containing the viral quote.
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No official statement from Xi Jinping congratulating Mojtaba Khamenei with the wording circulating online could be found in credible news outlets or Chinese government releases.
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Similarly, there is no confirmed report in major international media that Kim Jong Un issued the quoted message.
Some versions of the claim appear only in unverified social media posts and screenshots, which do not provide original sources or official transcripts.
3. What China and North Korea Actually Said
The viral quote has been confirmed to lack verification.
Meanwhile, both China and North Korea have previously condemned the killing of Iran’s former Supreme Leader and criticized U.S.–Israeli military actions in Iran.
However, these official statements did not include the congratulatory message or language about humiliating Israel seen in the viral posts.
Verdict
Unverified / Likely False Attribution
There is no credible evidence that either Xi Jinping or Kim Jong Un issued the statement praising Mojtaba Khamenei in the wording widely circulating online.
The quote appears to originate from unverified social media posts and has been incorrectly attributed to multiple world leaders.
This pattern is common in viral misinformation during geopolitical crises.
Why Misinformation Spreads During Conflicts
Experts say geopolitical tensions often trigger waves of fabricated quotes, manipulated images, and false diplomatic statements on social media.
These posts frequently attribute provocative language to prominent leaders in order to amplify political narratives or inflame public sentiment.
Although Mojtaba Khamenei has indeed been selected as Iran’s Supreme Leader, there is no verified evidence that Xi Jinping or Kim Jong Un issued the congratulatory statement circulating online.
Until confirmed by official government sources or reputable news agencies, the claim should be treated as misinformation.
