Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hits out after his father’s stunning tribute to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in US-Israeli air strikes.
Anas Sarwar Slams Father’s Tribute
At Glasgow Airport, Anas did not hold back. “He’s wrong,” the Scottish Labour chief declared, rejecting his father’s emotional praise for Khamenei. The two are clearly at odds over the controversial tribute.
Dad Calls Khamenei a ‘Martyr’
Chaudhry Sarwar, former Glasgow Labour MP and ex-Governor of Punjab, took to X (formerly Twitter) to mourn the Iranian leader in Urdu. He hailed Khamenei as a “martyr” and a “strong voice of resistance” for the Muslim world. Chaudhry prayed for him to reach Paradise and said he shared “the grief of the Iranian nation equally.”
Family Fallout Over Controversial Tribute
- Anas Sarwar condemned Khamenei, blaming him for killing thousands of civilians inside Iran.
- The father-son split has gone public, sparking a bitter feud.
- Khamenei’s shocking death has sent shockwaves worldwide, stirring debate and outrage in the UK.
UK Reels from Reaction to Khamenei’s Death
The bitter rift highlights deep tensions over how UK public figures respond to Khamenei’s demise. It comes after a UCL student society’s description of his death as an “unimaginable loss” caused fresh backlash, intensifying national controversy.
