'Target Rich Environment': Laura Loomer Under Fire After 'Bomb Jihadi' Post Ahead Of Khamenei's Funeral

Published 2 July 2026 · world

'Target Rich Environment': Laura Loomer Under Fire After 'Bomb Jihadi' Post Ahead Of Khamenei's Funeral Published By, Last Updated: July 02, 2026, 12:59 IST Laura

'Target Rich Environment': Laura Loomer Under Fire After 'Bomb Jihadi' Post Ahead Of Khamenei's Funeral Published By, Last Updated: July 02, 2026, 12:59 IST Laura Loomer faced criticism for social media posts encouraging an attack on Iran during Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, tagging the IDF. Far-right activist Laura Loomer (Credits: Reuters) Far-right activist Laura Loomer has come under fire over a series of social media posts that appeared to encourage an attack on Iran during the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Loomer’s remarks came as Iran was preparing for Khamenei’s funeral, scheduled for July 9. Iranian state media has reported that his body is being kept in cold storage ahead of the ceremonies, which are expected to draw millions of mourners. Posts Ignite Controversy Reacting to a post about the funeral preparations, Loomer wrote, “A funeral for Khameni? That’s what we call a target rich environment. 💣" She later shared another post on the same subject, tagging the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), saying, “The IDF has the opportunity to do the funniest thing.

@IDF." The IDF has the opportunity to do the funniest thing. @IDF Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 2, 2026 Responding to a user who appeared to criticise the idea of an attack, Loomer added, “I’ll never say no to an opportunity to see the US or IDF bomb a bunch of jihadis." I’ll never say no to an opportunity to see the US or IDF bomb a bunch of jihadis. Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 2, 2026 The remarks quickly spread across social media, with many users criticising Loomer for appearing to advocate violence. Longtime Critique Of Pakistan A longtime ally of US President Donald Trump, Loomer has repeatedly opposed negotiations and agreements involving Iran. She has consistently criticised efforts aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Loomer has also frequently made controversial remarks about Islam, often referring to Muslims as “jihadis". Over the years, she has targeted several public figures, including US Representative Ilhan Omar and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, over their views on Islam and Iran.

Despite previously describing Trump as a “geopolitical genius", Loomer has also criticised Republicans who support diplomacy with Iran. In one of her posts, she said Republicans could lose the midterm elections not because of Trump’s policies but because “spineless GOP officials refuse to codify his agenda and allow him to do what needs to be done". Funeral Scheduled For July 9 According to Iranian state media, funeral ceremonies for Khamenei will be held in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad on July 6, July 7 and July 9, after which he is expected to be buried at the shrine of Imam Reza. The ceremonies were postponed for more than 100 days because of regional tensions and to avoid overlapping with the first ten days of Muharram, when Shia Muslims mourn Imam Hussein, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Iranian officials are expecting more than 20 million people to attend the funeral events. Khamenei was killed in US air strikes on February 28 while he was at his office in Tehran.