US EditionIran’s Supreme Leader attends ceremony in first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started
- On July 5, 2025, following the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, Iran’s top religious authority, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, appeared publicly for the first time by participating in a mourning ceremony held in Tehran.
- The war began on June 13 when Israel launched surprise air strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, defense systems, military officials, and atomic scientists.
- Khamenei participated in the ceremony at Imam Khomeini Mosque near his residence as Iran acknowledged over 900 deaths, thousands injured, and serious nuclear damage amid heavy security.
- In response, Iran launched over 550 ballistic missiles toward Israeli cities, resulting in at least 28 fatalities, while US President Donald Trump stated that he intervened twice to stop Israeli plans to target Khamenei.
- Khamenei’s return after a period of seclusion signals heightened security and reflects Iran’s claim of victory and ongoing resistance against Israel and the United States.
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Iranian supreme leader appears in public for first time since conflict with Israel
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the Israel-Iran war began on Saturday, attending Ashoura ceremony after hiding in bunker during the 12-day conflict.
Iran’s supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Iran’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. Khamenei’s absence during the war suggested the Iranian leader, who has final say on all state matters, had been in seclusion in a bunker — something not acknowledged by state media. State TV in Iran showed him waving and nodding to the chanting crowd, …
Iran's spiritual leader, Ali Khamenei, has long been in public again. Apparently, talks are to be held with the US again.
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