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Rita Panahi’s Persian On‑Air Rebuke of Khamenei Goes Viral After U.S.–Israeli Strike

The Sky News Australia host delivered the curse during a brief editorial that quickly spread online.

Overview

  • Rita Panahi said in Persian, “You son of a b—h, shame on you, burn in hell,” in a clip labeled “RITA’S TAKE ON STRIKES ON IRAN.”
  • She called Khamenei’s death the end of “47 years of Islamist tyranny,” said Iran was close to liberation, and praised President Trump’s “courage” for authorizing the strike.
  • The video drew more than 100,000 views within hours and later amassed millions on X, with reactions ranging from praise to criticism, according to outlet reports.
  • It was not clear whether the segment aired live or was prerecorded, and Sky News Australia had not commented on the viral clip at the time of reporting.
  • Coverage cited officials describing the operation as “Operation Epic Fury,” with Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirming Khamenei was killed and his compound destroyed.