Attempted assassination of Ali Khamenei

This article is about the 1981 assassination attempt. For the 2026 attack resulting in his death, see Assassination of Ali Khamenei.

Attempted assassination of Ali Khamenei
Khamenei recovering in Baharloo Hospital, Tehran, following the attack
LocationAbuzar Mosque, Tehran, Iran
Date27 June 1981 (1981-06-27)
TargetAli Khamenei
Attack type
Explosion
Injured1 (Khamenei)
Accused People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran

On 27 June 1981, in the Abuzar Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Ali Khamenei was injured after he gave a speech for prayers, when a bomb placed on the tape recorder in front of him exploded, damaging his right arm, vocal cords and lungs.

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